In a post on X, Patel gave his first update on the FBI’s effort to assist Trump with his initiative to “make DC safe again.” Over the first night, the FBI made arrests on a search warrant for a prior murder charge, unlawful possession of firearms, multiple outstanding warrants for DUI, and a violation of a restraining order, among others.

D.C.’s mayor acknowledged local officials could do little to block what was expected to be a 30-day takeover of the capital’s policing. President Trump suggested his action might be expanded to other cities.