The White House states the action is to protect citizens and end “safe harbor for violent criminals.”

President Donald Trump has ordered a deployment of federal law enforcement officers to Washington D.C. for a seven-day operation aimed at cracking down on violent crime. The initiative, led by the U.S. Park Police, will include personnel from various federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and divisions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The White House announced the increased federal presence in response to a recent violent attack on a former administration staffer.

“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long. President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens. S

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