President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his administration’s federal crime crackdown could soon expand beyond Washington, D.C., with Chicago, San Francisco, and other cities under consideration.

Speaking from the Oval Office, the president criticized Chicago’s leadership and pointed to the city’s rising crime problems.

“Chicago is a mess. You have an incompetent mayor, grossly incompetent, and we’ll straighten that one out probably next,” Trump told reporters.

“That’ll be our next one after this, and it won’t even be tough.”

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The comments came as part of the president’s ongoing push to address violent crime in major cities.

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Federal officials have already taken control of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., under Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, a move that coincided with a 22 percent drop in violent crime.

While some residents of Chicago have called for stronger law enforcement measures, one local resident, Jill Ciminillo, voiced her opposition directly to the president on social media.

In her post, she acknowledged being a victim of crime in the city but rejected the possibility of federal intervention.

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“Dear @realDonaldTrump… I’ve been carjacked in Chicago with my arm broken. I still don’t want you or your troops here,” she wrote on X.

“TIA. BTW, there are no red hats here.”

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Ciminillo’s statement quickly drew widespread attention online.

Many social media users criticized her stance, pointing to her personal experience as evidence of the city’s ongoing public safety issues.

Her post sparked a wave of responses, and after backlash intensified, her account was eventually locked.

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The president’s comments about Chicago are part of a broader federal effort to focus on crime in Democratic-run cities.

Administration officials have highlighted both crime statistics and community pleas for assistance in justifying the possible expansion of federal oversight.

Trump underscored that sentiment on Friday, saying residents in some of the nation’s largest cities are “screaming for us to come.”

Chicago, which has faced persistent challenges with carjackings, robberies, and violent crime, has seen law enforcement stretched thin in recent years.

City officials have attempted to implement local solutions, but the federal government’s potential involvement has emerged as a significant point of contention.

Ciminillo’s remarks stand out as part of the local opposition to Trump’s plan, even as other residents express support for stronger measures.

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Her post exemplifies the divisions over whether federal law enforcement should be expanded into America’s largest urban areas.

As debate continues, Trump’s plan remains under consideration. Federal authorities have not yet set a timetable for expanding their crime crackdown beyond Washington, D.C., but the president has made clear that Chicago is a likely next step.

The administration has emphasized its goal of making major cities safer, while critics continue to question whether such moves are necessary or constitutional.

With Chicago highlighted in Trump’s remarks and reactions like Ciminillo’s drawing national attention, the city has become a focal point in the broader debate over crime, public safety, and federal authority.