The White House plans to increase federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., starting Friday, as part of an effort to make the city safer. The initiative aligns with an executive order establishing a task force aimed at enhancing security in the nation's capital.

“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens.”