As President Donald Trump’s “ crime emergency” in Washington, D.C. , nears its 30-day expiration date, many restaurants are feeling the pressure at a time when the city’s dining scene is already facing significant challenges resulting from rising operational costs.

While crime in the district is on the decline, some restaurant owners are concerned that the increased federal presence is a prominent factor for why customers are not turning out.

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One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.

“What’s happening here is the

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