In a post on X, Patel gave his first update on the FBI’s effort to assist Trump with his initiative to “make DC safe again.” Over the first night, the FBI made arrests on a search warrant for a prior murder charge, unlawful possession of firearms, multiple outstanding warrants for DUI, and a violation of a restraining order, among others.

"Mr. President, this is what happens when you have great leadership – the Attorney General with Pam Bondi, your administration's priority of protecting the homeland and protecting American citizens and protecting our children,