(NEXSTAR) - President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts to combat crime, signaling plans for a new federal crime bill and expanding federal oversight in cities like Washington, D.C.

In a social media post Wednesday, Trump said he is in talks with Republican leaders to draft legislation “now,” though he did not provide specific details about what the bill would include.

The announcement comes as the president intensifies his focus on crime in Democrat-led cities, frequently citing Chicago and Baltimore as examples.

“Chicago is the worst. These places are really bad,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting Tuesday.

In Washington, D.C., the federal crackdown is already underway. Armed National Guard troops continue to patrol the streets, and on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean D

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