President Trump claimed significant authority to ensure safety, invoking Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to take control of Washington D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. He deployed 800 National Guard members in response to alleged concerns about rampant crime, despite data indicating a low in violent crime. Border czar Tom Homan emphasized the dangers of D.C. at night and criticized Democratic views on safety. Homan suggested Trump's authority to maintain safety is unbounded, even amidst potential legal limitations posed by the D.C. Home Rule Act.
Homan stated, "Come on. You walk through the streets of D.C. It's not safe to walk the streets at night here." This highlights concerns over safety in the nation's capital.
Trump claimed, "Our capital should be a showpiece. And President Trump, he's gonna make sure not only is it safe, it's a showpiece for the whole world." This reflects the desire for a secure and appealing Washington.
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