President Donald Trump voiced his support for repealing the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act, citing crime, homelessness and “graffiti.” Trump relayed his stance Wednesday to reporters aboard Air Force One.

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.

The president criticized D.C.’s local government, claiming they were “not doing the job” in dealing with crime and homelessness in the city.