Washington, D.C. is reporting sharp drops in violent offenses after federal agents and National Guard troops were deployed under an order from President Trump.
Mayor Muriel Bowser, who had criticized the move when it was first announced, has now admitted that the crackdown helped reduce crime across the city.
Data shows that carjackings fell by nearly 87 percent during the first 20 days of the federal surge compared to the same period last year.
Other crimes, including robberies and assaults, also recorded large decreases, with overall violent crime dropping by more than 40 percent.
Federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and ATF worked directly with the Metropolitan Police Department during this operation, adding hundreds of officers to city patrols.
Bowser stated that while she accepts the results of the deployment, she remains concerned about certain aspects, including the presence of masked ICE agents and out-of-state National Guard members.
She argued that these tactics may have weakened trust between residents and law enforcement, even as crime numbers improved.
Moving forward, Bowser has urged continued investment in local policing, courts, and community programs to sustain long-term safety without relying heavily on outside forces.
She said a balance between enforcement and community trust is necessary to prevent future spikes in crime.