U.S. President Trump said on Monday that he would bring the Washington, D.C. Police Department under federal control and order the National Guard into the capital to combat what he called a wave of "lawlessness," Internet reported. Trump told reporters at a White House news conference: "I am deploying the National Guard to help restore law, order and public safety in Washington, D.C. Our capital has been occupied by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals." The move is the latest time Trump has used executive power to interfere in matters traditionally within local jurisdiction, targeting Democratic cities. But he denied he was "creating a crisis" to expand presidential power. Trump said that Washington, D.C.'s high crime rate affects the operation of the federal government. Although other cities are also terrible, Washington, D.C. will be the start. It is reported that Trump has officially declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., and said he will use the military if necessary.