Overview

• Baier said on X he picked up a ringing phone while driving his wife’s car, complied with the officer, and received a citation.
• Video of the stop was recorded by the Mollaan Babbington Group and circulated online.
• The Metropolitan Police Department is under federal authority for 30 days, with more than 1,650 federal officers and dozens of National Guard troops assisting.
• The administration reports hundreds of arrests since the operation began, including 52 on Monday night.
• The DC Police Union cites short-term declines since Aug. 11, including an 83% drop in carjackings and a 46% drop in robberies.