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Donald Trump threatened to declare a national emergency and federalize Washington D.C. after Mayor Muriel Bowser refused police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump's previous 30-day emergency declaration, involving the National Guard and federal officers, has expired, but over 2,000 troops remain. Bowser's executive order excluded ICE from local law enforcement coordination. Trump blames "Radical Left Democrats" for the non-cooperation, claiming it will increase crime. His threat comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding ICE's actions and accusations of racial profiling.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.