Donald Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s horse-riding skills during a visit to a Washington, D.C. police station, where he also thanked members of his administration for their efforts in a crime crackdown in the city. Noem, a former rancher and South Dakota governor, is known for her equestrian hobby, which she has showcased publicly since taking office, including riding with Border Patrol agents and posting portraits of herself on horseback. Despite the glamorous image, her recent activities included handing out pizzas with law enforcement officials as part of the administration’s public safety efforts.

Trump’s visit followed a controversial deployment of the National Guard and federalization of D.C.’s police, aimed at addressing violent crime, which he claims has improved despite data showing crime was already at a 30-year low before his intervention. The move was partly prompted by a high-profile assault during a carjacking, which Trump cited to criticize local law enforcement’s handling of youth gang violence. While Trump asserts that city restaurants are busier and crime is decreasing, some reports indicate a decline in restaurant reservations since the National Guard’s arrival, and his administration’s crime crackdown has faced mixed reactions from the public and officials.