"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," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here.

As federal law enforcement has increased its presence on the streets of Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump has announced that a press conference will take place next week to address violent crime in the city.