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Trump Takes Control of D.C. Police Amid Crime Surge

8/15/2025

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President Trump announced a takeover of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department, appointing Terry Cole as interim federal commissioner.
Pam Bondi was designated to lead the department amid rising crime concerns.
Trump invoked a rarely used section of the D.C. Home Rule Act for this action.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith raised concerns about the unchanged command structure.

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Story summary

President Trump announced a takeover of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department, appointing Terry Cole as interim federal commissioner.
Pam Bondi was designated to lead the department amid rising crime concerns.
Trump invoked a rarely used section of the D.C. Home Rule Act for this action.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith raised concerns about the unchanged command structure.