President Donald Trump signs a new executive order aimed at enhancing law enforcement presence and easing access to concealed carry permits in Washington, D.C. The initiative introduces a federal task force designed to increase police deployment, tighten pre-trial detention policies, and crack down on subway fare evasion while also setting out to expedite concealed carry license applications for law-abiding citizens.
Despite Trump’s concerns over crime and homelessness, data from the D.C. Police Department reveals a notable decline in violent crime, with a 35% drop reported in 2024 from the previous year. Countering the administration’s narrative, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the federal layoffs impacting the city’s workforce, emphasizing that actual progress in addressing these urban issues is undermined by such measures. The order also hints at measures related to undocumented migrants, although details remain vague.
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