During remarks at the Kennedy Center, President Donald Trump addressed questions about his administration’s federalization of police, which is currently subject to a 30-day limit unless extended by Congress. Trump indicated plans to bring the matter before lawmakers “very quickly,” tying the effort to a broader crime bill proposal.

“We’re going to need a crime bill… We’re going to be asking for extensions on that—long-term extensions,” Trump said, signaling his intent to make the initiative a lasting component of his crime-fighting agenda.

According to the president, Washington, D.C. will serve as the initial model for the federalized approach, with the expectation that a Republican-controlled Congress will back the measure. The proposal blends emergency powers with legislative action, marking a key part of Trump’s strategy to curb crime while consolidating federal influence over local law enforcement.