The US President Donald Trump He signed an executive decree on Thursday with the aim of satisfying his long -term request for increased policing and law enforcement in Washington.

According to the news agency ReutersIt is expected to be created a special team with the participation of more police officers in the city and aiming to combat crime, even for people who avoid paying the subway fare.

According to the DC police station, violent crime in 2024 was 35% lower than 2023. A total of crime was reduced by 15% in 2024 compared to 2023. For 2025, violent crime was 27% lower than 2024 from 2024 and total crime was 9% below 2024.

OR Washington Post He said in early March that the city had seen 30 homicides so far in 2025, an 11% increase over last year.

Trump’s goal, said a White House newsletter, “It is to do Washington, what it should be – the pride of every American to whom it belongs.”

Trump has long been complaining about homeless camps and crime in the capital. By order, a special group will be created consisting of officials from various government departments that will execute his demands, including the expulsion of illegal immigrants.

Through the newsletter, it is not clear how the US president aims to deal with illegal possession of possession. According to the US Concealed Carry Association of the US (weapons service), people who are at least 21 years of age and attend firearms training courses can obtain a weapon license.

The Mayor of the capital, Muriel Bowserrecently told NPR that he has evacuated many homeless camps, but that Trump “He believes that there should be no homeless in the capital of the nation.”

He also complained about the redundancies ordered by Trump to various federal departments in Washington.

“Do you want to make Washington the most beautiful city in the world? You don’t make a beautiful city by firing its workforce. You don’t make a beautiful city leaving empty buildings. The actions of the federal government work against our ability to invest in our city. “he said.