The federal law enforcement surge in D.C. continues, and with new executive orders, President Donald Trump may be indicating that the deployment to fight crime could remain in the nation’s capital and soon stretch into other American cities.

The White House declared a crime emergency in D.C. due to rising crime rates, though the city claims the opposite is true when it comes to crime statistics.

The president has said previously the goal is to “reestablish law, order, and public safety” and the troops will assist D.C. police and other agencies that routinely patrol the city.

The president has the power to do this, as the D.C. National Guard is always under presidential control.

“Washington was the most dangerous place in this country, and now, you know what? It’s probably the safest pl

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