President Donald Trump warned of declaring a national emergency after Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated local police would cease cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump asserted on Truth Social that the federal government had transformed the city from “one of the most dangerous and murder ridden cities” into “one of the safest” in recent weeks, citing a surge in businesses and virtually no crime. He accused Bowser of enabling a “violent criminal takeover” by refusing to align with ICE, claiming crime would return if her policies prevailed.

Congress declined to extend Trump’s 30-day emergency authority over D.C. police, which expired last week. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated the measure was “not necessary,” noting no formal request had been made and the city had cooperated. Bowser’s executive order previously mandated coordination with federal agencies, while National Guard troops were authorized through November 30.

Bowser reiterated that ending the emergency would return policing to pre-crisis standards, emphasizing that immigration enforcement was not a priority for the Metropolitan Police Department. She noted the city’s history of collaboration with federal law enforcement but stressed future operations would focus on local safety. Trump’s initial federalization order during his first term had drawn criticism from Bowser, though she later issued an executive directive to maintain some coordination.

Data showed property crime dropped 25% and violent crime fell 10% in the first three weeks of the federal intervention. Bowser dismissed concerns about provoking Trump, stating the city would continue partnerships “that make sense for DC safety.”