President Donald Trump has ordered a weeklong surge of federal law enforcement officers into Washington, D.C., vowing to make the nation’s capital one of the safest cities in the world after a former administration staffer was injured fighting off an attempted carjacking.

The operation, which began just after midnight Friday, will last at least seven days and could be extended “as needed,” according to a White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

“On Monday, a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT,” the President posted on Truth Social on Saturday.

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