Just imagine: US President Donald Trump is ready to take drastic measures! He may declare a state of emergency and federalize Washington, D.C., “if the district’s mayor will not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.”
Earlier on social media, Trump claimed that his administration had transformed the nation’s capital from one of the most dangerous cities in the US — and the world — into the complete opposite. According to him, Washington became “one of the safest cities — and in just a matter of weeks.” At the same time, he accused Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, of attempting to reverse that progress. The accusations came after the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department ended its cooperation with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"Mayor Muriel Bowser, who for years has overseen the criminal takeover of our capital, has informed the federal government that the Metropolitan Police Department will no longer cooperate with ICE in deporting and relocating dangerous illegal aliens," Trump said angrily. “If I turn a blind eye to this, crime will come roaring back. If necessary, we’ll have to declare a state of emergency!”
To recall, in mid-August, the American president issued an order declaring a state of emergency in Washington, D.C. He also deployed federal law enforcement and the National Guard to the city, citing “a surge in criminal activity” in the capital.
However, that order expired last week, and now Trump needs congressional approval to maintain control over Washington’s police force. He is backed by the Republican majority in both the House of Representatives and the US Senate.
Importantly, the District of Columbia, where Washington is located, has declared itself a “sanctuary city,” limiting its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Earlier in 2025, Trump also deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles, California, in response to a wave of protests against his administration’s immigration policies.
