As a federal district, Washington, D.C. operates under different governance than other large cities, including Detroit.

But Trump threatened similar actions in Chicago and Los Angeles and has aimed his rhetoric at Detroit in the past.

LANSING — President Donald Trump's announced federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police — while threatening similar actions in Chicago and Los Angeles — has prompted concerns about whether Detroit could also be in his crosshairs.

"What's next?" asked state Rep. Tyrone Carter, D-Detroit, a former lieutenant with the Wayne County Sheriff's office who is minority vice-chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

"Is it because D.C. is a majority Black city? Everything he does is suspicious to me."

Trump announced on Monday, Aug. 11 that he was placing t

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