White House Discussed Federalizing D.C.'s Police Force: Mayor's Office

Source: NBC Washington

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Bowser at a press conference on Tuesday responded to a question about how that clause works, indicating that it's not as simple as the president making a stroke of the pen. She didn't comment further.

"He wanted to show a force in D.C. and we know that they examined a lot of ways to do that," she said Tuesday.

Bowser opposed the move and said D.C. was prepared to fight in court if President Trump moved to assume control. The administration backed off, Falcicchio confirmed.

But the Trump administration is still apparently seeking to show some force in D.C.

Attorney General William Barr issued a press release on Department of Justice letterhead telling people to expect more police.

"There will be even greater law enforcement resources and support in the region tonight. The most basic function of government is to provide security for people to live their lives and exercise their rights, and we will meet that responsibility here in the nation’s capital.”

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