For years, the capital’s police force has faced a scarcity of cops due to Democratic-championed policies driving out officers in droves.

Former police chief David O. Brown evaluates Trump’s takeover of Washington DC based on three criteria: is it legal, is it ethical, and is it moral.

The local government of Washington is suing the administration of US President Donald Trump over what it says is an illegal takeover of the capital's police. Washington Attorney General Brian Schwalb,

Mr. Trump has also asserted federal control over the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, drawing pushback from local politicians who argued the move was a threat to the city's autonomy. Last week, the Justice Department backed down from an attempt to name an emergency local police chief following a lawsuit from D.C. officials.

Trump accused Mayor Bowser of sharing "false crime figures" and said "bad things will happen" if the reports continue.