The Axios portal wrote that Trump is trying to obtain the consent of the Congress to strengthen control over the services in the Colombia district. The president maintains that the American capital is digested by crime, despite the fact that police statistics show that the level of crime using violence is falling.
Trump said at a press conference that his administration would strive for the “long -term extension” of the Federalization of Washington Police as part of the Crime Act, which will initially concern the Colombia District, but will serve as an action plan for other cities.
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The president informed on Monday about the Federal Government taking over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets. On Tuesday evening, the White House reported that the units of the National Guard began with operational activities in the capital. According to the White House, 43 people were arrested at night.
“Authoritarian move”
On Wednesday, the administration announced that he wants the federal services directed at the streets of Washington to patrol the city not only in the evening, but around the clock.
Police commandant DC Pamela Smith and mayor Muriel Bowser admitted on Wednesday that strengthening of forces on the streets could be useful. On Tuesday, however, the Democratic Mayor also assessed that the decision to use the national guard units in the capital is a “authoritarian move.”
A study conducted by the international Yougov survey shows that 47 percent Americans, to a large or some extent, condemn the president's decision to send the National Guard to the capital and the federalization of the Washington police. 34 percent respondents expressed a definite or partial support for this decision, while 20 percent He could not determine his attitude towards her. 74 percent Republicans strongly or to some extent support the president's decision. 81 percent Democrats criticize her.
