US EditionBondi concludes ‘productive’ meeting with DC mayor
Mayor Bowser and Chief Smith now support federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department to address rising violent crime, with 850 officers deployed, officials said.
- On Monday, August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deployed the National Guard to address crime in the district.
- Trump justified the action by citing a series of recent high-profile crimes and a local scandal involving allegations that MPD leaders pressured commanders to falsify crime data.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith emphasized the takeover means the president requested MPD services without changing the chain of command or internal police operations.
- Bowser emphasized the increased police presence and the importance of fully utilizing these officers, while Smith expressed a commitment to collaborating with federal agencies to address areas with high crime rates and reduce illegal gun activity.
- The Home Rule Act of 1973 permits federalizing the MPD for up to 30 days, and local leaders plan to maximize additional officer support to reduce crime while maintaining local authority.
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