The Washington, D.C. Police Union, representing over 3,000 officers of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), has publicly endorsed President Donald Trump's recent announcement to assume temporary federal control over the MPD. Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton expressed full support for the President's intervention, citing that crime in the District of Columbia is out of control and immediate action is necessary to address the escalating crime crisis. Pemberton emphasized agreement with the President's assessment and called for legislative changes to restore public safety. The union's backing highlights a unified stance among local law enforcement officers regarding the federal takeover as a response to the city's crime challenges.