特朗普总统在关于华盛顿特区犯罪的讲话中，为他接管该市警察部队进行了辩护。

　　“民主党不敢做任何事情，因为他们不想被批评。但打击犯罪是件好事，”特朗普说。

　　“他们不应该说他是独裁者，而是应该说我们将加入他的行列，让华盛顿变得安全，”特朗普说。

　　Trump defends DC takeover, says Democrats should stop calling him a 'dictator'

　　In remarks on crime in D.C., President Trump defended his takeover of the city's police force.

　　"The Democrats are afraid to do anything because they don't want to be criticized. But fighting crime is a good thing," Trump said.

　　"Instead of saying he's a dictator, they should say we're going to join him and make Washington safe," Trump said.