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President Donald Trump announced plans to extend his federal crime crackdown to Chicago following the ongoing operation in Washington, D.C., with New York City to follow. Trump criticized Chicago's Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson as incompetent and stated that federal forces, including the National Guard, will intervene to reduce violent crime. The crackdown in D.C. has involved about 2,000 National Guard troops and federal agents, resulting in over 630 arrests and significant reductions in violent crimes such as carjackings and robberies. Trump also indicated willingness to deploy regular military forces if necessary. The federalization of D.C. police is currently limited to 30 days unless Congress approves an extension. This initiative aims to address high crime rates and restore public safety in major U.S. cities. (Updated 23 Aug 2025, 03:40 IST; source: link)