Shortly after Trump’s announcement, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he had spoken with the president, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and White House staff about “how Congress can help make Washington, D.C., safe again.”

“At the direction of President Trump, this Department of Justice will continue to work with MPD, federal law enforcement and Congress to address the scourge of violent crime in Washington, D.C. and ensure the safety of all Americans visiting or living in our Nation’s capital,” Bondi told Fox News Digital in a statement.

Graham said the White House is preparing a package to send to him and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), who chairs the Homeland Security appropriations subcommittee.

“Together, we will try to shepherd the D.C. Security Fund through Congress to give President