D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of command following Trump's federalization of department.

Washington, DC, Police Chief Pamela Smith signed an executive order Thursday allowing DC police officers to share information about people not in their custody with federal immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE — as President Donald Trump continues his federal takeover of law enforcement in the nation’s capital and crackdown on illegal immigration.

In her order, DC Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said, “members may assist federal immigration enforcement agencies," including in traffic stops.

D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.

The Washington, DC police chief's apparent bewilderment over a very simple question from a reporter could have a simple explanation.

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and police chief Pamela Smith spoke to reporters after a meeting Tuesday morning with Attorney General Pam Bondi, where they agreed that President Trump's takeover of the city police is legal under the Home Rule Charter and that the move can help to make the city safer.

WASHINGTON — DC Police Chief Pamela Smith is paving the way for limited cooperation with federal immigration personnel amid a government takeover of the department, according to an executive order obtained by WUSA9 on Thursday.

An executive order issued Aug. 14 reverses a long-standing policy prohibiting local officers from assisting ICE agents.