Gillian Turner asked whether National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. are deployed to the right locations to combat crime, noting presence at monuments while Ward 7 and 8 experience high crime. Kristi Noem said the city is markedly different compared with 13 days earlier and praised President Trump's actions and continued involvement. Noem said communities noticing improvements will be transformed because law enforcement personnel are now allowed to perform their duties. Noem described partnering local officers as dedicated people who want to protect neighborhoods. Noem called on the D.C. mayor to cooperate with the president to ensure streets become safe and build on current gains.
Well, Gillian, this city is completely different than it was just 13 days ago. President Trump has been absolutely remarkable, and he's not planning on going anywhere. So those communities that are noticing a difference, they're going to be transformed by the fact that we have individuals here in law enforcement that are allowed to do their jobs for the first time, Noem replied, adding:
President Trump spoke today about how much we're enjoying partnering with local law enforcement, that those officers that are out in the streets are amazing human beings who just want to be able to protect those communities. So we need the mayor of D.C. to step up to start doing her job and working with the president to do all that we can to make sure that these city streets become safe and continue to build on the success we've had there.
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