“Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens.”

President Trump will increase the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., for the second night of patrolling, adding organizations after touting a successful first night. The additional organizations include the U.

The seven-day operation, which could be extended, is aimed at boosting public safety. U.S. Park Police said it made gun and drug arrests on Friday.