Trump’s Reveals His Bold Plan to Overhaul Law Enforcement in D.C

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President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have pledged to implement significant law enforcement reforms and address crime in Washington, D.C. when he assumes office in January. His allies on Capitol Hill are already preparing investigations, new committees, and legislative priorities to support Trump as he begins his second non-consecutive term in the White House.

Efforts are being directed at the nation’s capital, with plans to block controversial city laws and utilize congressional power over the city’s budget. Trump has expressed his intent to enforce “tough on crime” policies in the district, fulfilling promises made during his campaign to clean up Washington, D.C.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, Chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, is advocating for a new select committee to address security concerns at the U.S. Capitol. He emphasized the need to eliminate undue political influence within the Capitol Police and related departments, an issue highlighted during investigations into the events of January 6.

Loudermilk said during an interview that he believes they need a select committee focused on the security of the United States Capitol, adding that they’ve uncovered issues that no one else can fix except Congress. He pointed to the Architect of the Capitol, the Capitol Police, and the Sergeant at Arms as critical entities requiring a thorough evaluation to address political biases and operational weaknesses.

Significant inadequacies in Capitol security and leadership were shown by Loudermilk’s study, including the Democratic-led January 6 Select Committee’s shortcomings and the disregard for warnings of possible violence prior to January 6. Concerns regarding then-Lt. Michael Byrd, the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed pro-Trump demonstrator Ashli Babbitt, was also brought up by the investigators.

In addition to a 2004 incident in which he shot his pistol into a fleeing vehicle while off duty, Byrd was discovered to have a disciplinary history. In 2019, he was briefly suspended for leaving his service weapon unattended in a Capitol restroom. Internal emails also showed that Byrd received considerably more financial support and incentives from Democratic House leadership on January 6 than other officers in attendance.

In addition to Capitol security reforms, Trump has committed to broader changes in Washington, D.C., which continues to experience elevated violent crime rates. Trump has frequently promised to restore Washington, D.C., into the ‘crown jewel’ of the nation, referencing the city’s spike in homicides, which reached its highest level since 1997.

As president, Trump has several tools at his disposal to address these issues, including deploying the National Guard to combat crime, as he did during the 2020 riots following George Floyd’s death. He also plans to appoint a federal prosecutor for the district who aligns with his law enforcement priorities.

Congressional allies are ready to support these efforts. They have already controlled the district by blocking laws and influencing its governance. Recently, Congress overturned a city law criticized as being too lenient on crime and plans to block D.C.’s voting law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections. As Trump and his allies prepare to take action, significant changes are expected in Washington, D.C., with a focus on law enforcement reforms and restoring order to the nation’s capital.

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