Trump Signals Plan to Reclaim D.C. After Congressional Staffer Killed [WATCH]

President Donald Trump is expected to make a formal announcement regarding his plans to address public safety in Washington, D.C., after the recent fatal shooting of a congressional intern in the nation’s capital.

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, who served as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), was shot and killed Monday night in Washington.

The incident was confirmed by Estes’ office, and the loss has prompted renewed concerns about violent crime in the city.

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Trump addressed the issue during an exchange with Daily Caller White House correspondent Reagan Reese.

When asked whether Congress might move to retake control of Washington, D.C., in light of recent violence, the president said action is forthcoming.

“I think that D.C. has to become a very safe place and we’re not going to let anything bad happen to D.C.,” Trump said.

“That’s our beautiful state and we’re not going to let anything bad and we’ll have something to say about it.”

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In response to the intern of a Republican Congressman being gunned down last night in D.C., Trump tells me that “D.C. has to become a very safe place” and that “we’re not gonna let anything bad happen DC.” He touts an announcement coming next week on the issue. @DailyCaller

— Reagan Reese (@reaganreese_) July 3, 2025

The comments follow another deadly incident near the Capital Jewish Museum in May, when two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the identities of the victims and stated that the Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation.

“Efforts to gather more information are underway,” Noem said at the time.

Washington, D.C., is currently governed by a locally elected mayor and a 13-member city council, in accordance with the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973.

While the act provides for local self-governance, Congress retains ultimate authority over the district.

Federal lawmakers may review and overturn local laws and exercise full control over the city’s budget.

Trump’s comments have reignited debate about whether Congress should reassert more direct control over the capital.

In 2024, crime and public safety have remained top issues for residents and lawmakers alike.

Data compiled by the Heritage Foundation and sourced from the D.C. Sentencing Commission highlights concerns about lenient sentencing practices.

Between 2018 and 2022, fewer than 2% of individuals arrested for possession of an illegal firearm were sentenced to prison.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police Department reported recovering nearly 2,900 illegal firearms throughout the district in 2024 alone.

The death of Tarpinian-Jachym and previous high-profile incidents have intensified scrutiny of the city’s policies on crime and enforcement.

Lawmakers have raised questions about whether the current local leadership is effectively addressing rising violence and whether additional federal intervention may be necessary.

While President Trump did not provide specifics about the plan during his brief comments, White House sources have indicated that the administration is actively reviewing potential measures, including increased federal coordination with local law enforcement and possible legislative proposals.

Further announcements are expected from the White House in the coming days as President Trump continues to emphasize public safety and crime prevention in the nation’s capital.

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