Trump’s Crime-Fighting Measures Draw Praise
Former DNC press secretary Jose Aristimno commended President Donald Trump for his recent actions against crime both at home and abroad. On August 11, Trump called in the National Guard in Washington, D.C., using section 40 of the District of Columbia Home Rules Act to address rising crime rates. Additionally, on Tuesday, the U.S. military targeted cartel ships in the Southern Caribbean. Aristimno expressed his support for these decisions during an appearance on Fox News’ America Report.
“Crime doesn’t discriminate, I don’t see color,” Aristimno remarked, referring to both political parties. “So this has to stop. And I have to praise the president for what he’s doing regarding crime. I don’t agree with him on a lot of things, but crime isn’t one of them.” He also pointed out the link between drug use and crime, noting the influx of drugs from Venezuela. Aristimno added, “When it comes to people like Nicolás Maduro and crime in D.C. and Chicago, they need to act quickly.”
At a press conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed gratitude for the increase in law enforcement presence during Trump’s crackdown. “We are very grateful for the surge of officers. This period has seen an 87% decline in carjackings in Washington, D.C., compared to last year,” Bowser stated.
Mayor Bowser reaffirmed her support for Trump’s executive actions, which allow federal officers to support local law enforcement. On Tuesday night, there were 92 arrests in the district, including 40 involving undocumented individuals, according to White House officials. Some arrests were linked to violent crimes.
In addition, Trump proposed sending the National Guard to combat violent crime in Chicago. The recent military strike resulted in the sinking of a ship associated with the Venezuelan drug cartel Tren de Aragua, with reports confirming the deaths of 11 cartel members. Trump announced this development, stating, “This strike did not harm U.S. troops and I hope this serves as a warning to those thinking about bringing drugs into the U.S.”
The U.S. military has also been stationed off the coast of Venezuela, preparing for potential operations involving militia members, along with deploying ships and drones in the region.
