Fox News Star Snagged by D.C. Police During Trump’s Crackdown
Fox News Star Bret Baier Stopped in Viral D.C. Police Encounter Amid Trump Crackdown
Fox News anchor Bret Baier got an up-close look at Washington, D.C.’s heightened law-and-order measures under President Donald Trump when he was pulled over while driving through Georgetown in his wife’s car.
Baier recounted the stop on X, saying he picked up his ringing phone as he drove past an officer, who signaled for him to pull over.
“He was very professional. I had to dig for the registration card. Got a ticket and left. I didn’t know there was paparazzi,” Baier wrote, highlighting the professionalism of law enforcement amid the city’s crackdown.
The traffic stop comes amid a larger federal initiative following Trump’s deployment of 800 National Guard troops to assist the Metropolitan Police Department.
Earlier this month, Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, marking the first-ever federal oversight of the city’s police operations.
The move is intended to reduce violent crime in historically high-crime areas, including Wards 7 and 8.
Critics have slammed the federal takeover, warning that it raises constitutional concerns and could overstep local authority.
Conservatives and many residents, however, have praised the effort as a necessary measure to restore order and ensure the safety of D.C. citizens and visitors.
The White House reported on Aug. 8 that 212 arrests had already been made in the early days of the operation, unrelated to immigration enforcement.
Officials have also seized illegal firearms, cleared hazardous homeless encampments and apprehended gang members and violent offenders.
The incident quickly drew attention on X, with users sharing humorous and pointed reactions.
“LMAO! DC is SO LOCKED DOWN right now that even Fox’s @BretBaier got pulled over,” wrote conservative journalist Nick Sotor. “I’m glad you had your papers, Bret!”
Another user quipped, “No one is above the law,” while jonny maga noted, “Trump has D.C. so locked down that even Bret Baier is getting stopped.”
Some responses highlighted Baier’s public profile, with one commenter joking, “Oh, it’s because you’re a rapper AND great News Host! They are jealous!”
Conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman added, “No criminal is safe in DC! Bret Baier just got popped,” and another user lamented, “Just threw away all of my Bret Baier posters, shirts, bed sheets, and action figures. I can’t be associated with someone who breaks the law like this. What am I supposed to tell my kids?”
Baier’s experience underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement is now approaching public safety in the nation’s capital.
Republican lawmakers from six states have sent 1,100 additional National Guard troops to reinforce the effort, reflecting growing conservative support for decisive federal action when local authorities fall short, Trending Politics reports.
While critics argue that federal intervention raises potential constitutional questions, legal experts emphasize that Trump’s actions are grounded in an existing provision, with any extension beyond 30 days requiring congressional approval.
For Baier and many D.C. residents, the stop demonstrated that authorities are actively enforcing rules and restoring order.
Conservatives argue that the measures reassure citizens that law enforcement can act effectively, maintain public safety, and uphold the foundational principles of liberty.
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