Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has ordered the FBI to deploy armed night patrols in the nation’s capital, according to multiple reports. The move comes just hours after President Trump warned that he could federalize the District of Columbia if local leaders failed to maintain order.
Residents of Washington are now bracing for a visible show of force, as subfeed reported, with armed FBI agents set to patrol key areas after dark. Sources say the decision was made following intelligence briefings on potential unrest, sparking intense debate about the balance between public safety and federal authority.
White House insiders describe the plan as part of a “zero tolerance” approach to unrest in the capital, ensuring that federal law enforcement takes the lead in protecting federal property and critical infrastructure.
Supporters of the move say it sends a strong message that violence and destruction will not be tolerated, while critics warn it marks a dangerous escalation of federal power in a city that is not a state.
The President’s threat to federalize D.C. is not without precedent — past administrations have taken similar steps during times of unrest. However, the deployment of FBI agents for nightly armed patrols is a rare and controversial move.
For now, Washington residents can expect to see black-clad FBI tactical units on street corners, in marked and unmarked vehicles, and monitoring key federal sites well into the night.
Do you think deploying the FBI like this will make Washington safer — or push the city closer to chaos?