Trump Threatens National Emergency To Federalize D.C.; ICE Deployed As 2,000 Troops Patrol

President Donald Trump threatened to declare a national emergency and federalize Washington, D.C., amid a dispute over Metropolitan Police cooperation with ICE. The move follows a surge of federal law enforcement and National Guard deployments—over 2,000 troops—patrolling the capital. Critics call it federal overreach; the White House says it is necessary to maintain order and ensure ICE access to local information. The standoff underscores the expanding role of immigration enforcement in local public safety operations.