President Donald Trump offered rare praise for Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayor after she made what he described as “positive” remarks on public safety. “Wow!” Trump said, highlighting the moment as a step in the right direction amid his broader crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital.

The exchange drew attention from lawmakers, including Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who joined Fox News Live to commend Trump’s efforts in addressing crime. Carter applauded the administration’s tougher stance in D.C. while criticizing Chicago’s leadership, which he described as “weak Democratic leadership” amid a surge of shootings over Labor Day Weekend.

“Every family deserves safe streets,” Carter said, backing Trump’s message that restoring law and order must be a priority for cities nationwide.

The comments come as crime continues to be a central political issue, with Trump emphasizing security and accountability while Democrats face pressure to balance public safety with reform measures.