The president has notably supported congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the city several times over the past six months.

"On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here.

President Donald Trump said a Monday press conference would “stop violent crime” in Washington, D.C., hinting at a decision to intervene in the city’s affairs. The Trump administration has been in uproar after a DOGE staffer was jumped by several juveniles last week.