Washington, DC, saw a 22% drop in violent crime last week following President Donald Trump’s intervention in the city.
Notably, Wednesday afternoon brought encouraging news, including the remarkable fact that there were no murders reported in the past week—something not seen since March.
In addition to the lack of homicides, the local police union highlighted other significant improvements. For instance, carjackings plummeted by an incredible 83% since Trump’s federal oversight began. Robberies, too, saw a decline of 46%.
The White House Rapid Response team also shared updates detailing “dramatic reductions in crime.”
These changes coincided with Trump’s announcement of several enforcement actions aimed at revamping the capital, including invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rules Act, which places the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal authority and reinvigorates the National Guard.
“I know many lean liberal, but… nobody wants to be robbed or worse,” Trump remarked during a White House press briefing packed with journalists.
He continued, “People should feel safe leaving their homes for basic errands like buying groceries. That’s lacking right now.”
According to Trump, car thefts have doubled in the last five years, and carjackings have tripled. He noted that 2023 had seen the highest murder rates recorded, emphasizing how statistics can be misleading if not properly contextualized.
“Our capital is overrun with violent gangs and criminal elements. We won’t allow the rise of homeless encampments—those days are over,” Trump asserted.
The White House has also released footage of various nighttime operations in an effort to restore safety to DC.
