President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to curb crime in the nation’s capital on Monday as he threatens a federal takeover of Washington, DC, with plans for FBI agents to patrol the streets all while city officials largely remain deferential to him.

As DC is not a state, federal authorities can exert more control over the city even as residents and local elected leaders protest

There's an increased police presence in D.C. as part of President Trump's efforts to enhance the city's safety.