A video by the White House corroborates that account, calling into question just how serious the president is about actually addressing crime.

Since returning to office in January, Trump has floated several deals that would involve the feds taking a piece of an American company.

The Supreme Court ruled in 2000 that police roadblocks or checkpoints are only legal when they serve a specific road safety concern.

The DOJ blocked Spirit's merger with JetBlue in 2022 over concerns about market consolidation, but markets also consolidate when failing firms go bankrupt and exit.

It remains unclear if the executive branch can remove D.C.'s legally elected representatives without congressional approval.