President Trump has taken control of the Washington police department in response to rising crime and what he describes as years of mismanagement by local officials and lenient judges. The move comes after criticism of the current system, which restricts the president's power to appoint local judges and is said to enable a revolving door for criminals. Trump has also deployed federal agents and the National Guard to restore order, highlighting the urgent need to repeal the Home Rule Act of 1973 and overhaul the judicial appointment process. The article argues that only significant legislative changes and stronger federal oversight can address the city's ongoing issues with crime, homelessness, and governance.