President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge is helping combat crime in D.C., but causing fear and anxiety in some communities, Mayor Muriel Bowser said during a news conference Wednesday.

In the weeks since the federal assistance started, the city has reported fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides and an “extreme reduction in carjackings,” Bowser said.

The mayor’s comments come as the surge of officers and National Guard troops approaches the end of its third week. She met with Trump on Wednesday for what she characterized as a “courtesy meeting” and also had conversations with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

“We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city,” Bowser said.

During the hourlong briefing with

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