All eyes are on Washington, D.C. after President Trump stated Wednesday that the federal government should take control of the District. “I think we should take over Washington, D.C. — make it safe,” he said.

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.

Citing crime and homelessness in the national capital, President Trump said he wants the federal government to "take over" and govern Washington D.C.