Federal authorities have raised the alarm over a potential threat in Washington, D.C., specifically targeting law enforcement officers. On Thursday, reports emerged of a red alert warning of an imminent attack. This development comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's aggressive federal crime crackdown in the city, which has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests to date.
According to information provided by a federal source to Just the News, the FLARE Coalition, a group that has been active around Union Station and Columbus Circle, is allegedly behind the plot. The notification detailed that the coalition planned to sabotage federal vehicles, resorting to tactics such as tire slashing and window breaking. Furthermore, the group reportedly had plans to use fireworks, improvised explosives, and chemical agents with the intent to incapacitate federal agents and seize their weapons.
The FLARE Coalition has been vocal in their demands for the release of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files and has called for Congress to impeach and remove Trump from office. Despite claiming to be a "non-violent anti-fascist collective," their purported plans suggest otherwise, according to Conservative Brief.
Trump's response to the escalating crime in the capital last month was to declare a public safety emergency, thereby placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal oversight. This action resulted in the formation of the Safe and Beautiful Task Force, the deployment of National Guard troops, and the assignment of federal officers to address crime in particular areas of the city.
As the federal takeover approaches its expiration next week, its extension depends on Congressional action. However, the White House has already begun publicizing significant outcomes of the operation. Trump, through his Truth Social platform, described the capital as having transformed into a "crime-free zone" and acknowledged the successful collaboration with Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Mayor Bowser herself has recognized the decrease in violent crime following the federal intervention. She has signed an order to ensure continued coordination with federal law enforcement beyond the duration of the Presidential emergency.
The administration has been forthright about the crackdown's impact, with White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson highlighting the substantial reduction in crime rates as life-changing for D.C.'s residents and visitors. The integrated efforts of federal agencies with local police have included making arrests, executing search warrants, and conducting patrols in unmarked vehicles. Immigration enforcement has also intensified, with ICE arresting approximately 300 illegal immigrants since August 7, marking a significant increase from the average during the early months of Trump's first term.
Despite the lack of additional details regarding the FLARE threat, federal law enforcement remains vigilant. The White House has expressed its determination to not let violent groups undermine its mission to enhance safety in Washington, D.C.
