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    Crime in DC Plummets Following President Trump’s Decisive Federal Takeover of Police

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    When’s the last time the streets in DC were like this? No matter what the media says, accomplishing this in just over a week proves that there is a way to clean up crime in our cities. It’s called LAW AND ORDER. – Gunther Eagleman

    In a bold move that has conservatives cheering and liberals scrambling, President Donald Trump announced on August 11, 2025, the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), deploying the National Guard and multi-agency teams to restore law and order to the nation’s capital. Citing rampant violent crime, gang activity, and a city spiraling into chaos under Democrat leadership, Trump invoked emergency powers under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, marking a historic first in U.S. governance. What followed has been nothing short of remarkable: crime rates have plummeted, with hundreds of arrests, dozens of guns seized, and immediate drops in key categories like carjackings and robberies. This swift action underscores Trump’s commitment to making America safe again, proving that strong leadership can turn the tide against the soft-on-crime policies that plagued D.C. for years.

    Prior to the takeover, Washington, D.C., was a poster child for Democrat mismanagement. Despite claims from local officials like Mayor Muriel Bowser that crime was on the decline, the reality on the streets told a different story. In 2023, homicides reached alarming levels, with 274 murders—a rate of about 40.4 per 100,000 residents. While MPD data boasted a 35% drop in violent crime from 2023 to 2024, FBI statistics painted a more modest picture, showing only a 9% decrease due to discrepancies in reporting and classification.  Continued below this next clip

    BREAKING: The DOJ and US Attorney Pirro have officially launched a probe into possible manipulation of DC crime data Democrats running the city LIED, and attempted to make the capital look safer than it is. I guarantee this is happening in MOST Democrat cities. Investigate them all!

    Critics, including the D.C. Police Union, accused the department of manipulating stats to downplay the crisis, changing crime data just weeks before the federal intervention. High-profile incidents, such as teen mobs running wild and a surge in carjackings, highlighted the failure of progressive policies like the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act, which handcuffed officers and let criminals roam free.

    Trump’s response was swift and uncompromising. On August 11, he declared “Liberation Day” for D.C., placing the MPD under direct federal control for an initial 30 days, with the possibility of extension by Congress. He appointed Drug Enforcement Administration head Terry Cole as emergency police commissioner, reporting to Attorney General Pam Bondi, and mobilized 800 National Guard troops alongside 1,800 personnel from 22 federal agencies.  Continued below this next clip
    MORE THAN 380 ARRESTS MADE IN TRUMP’S DC CRIME CRACKDOWN Greg Gutfeld “Anyone who lives in a neighborhood with broken windows policing would tell you that it works.”

    The “Making D.C. Safe and Beautiful” task force targeted high-crime areas, focusing on gangs, drugs, and illegal weapons. FBI Director Kash Patel backed the move, stating, “When you let good cops be cops, they deliver.” The results were immediate and staggering. Within days, over 240 arrests were made, including 28 illegal immigrants, with 38 guns seized. By mid-week, the tally rose to 465 arrests and 68 firearms removed from the streets, with charges ranging from homicide and narcotics to firearm offenses.
    One notable bust included an MS-13 gang member, underscoring the administration’s focus on dismantling dangerous networks. Nearly half of non-immigration arrests occurred in Wards 7 and 8, the city’s highest-crime areas, proving the targeted approach was hitting the mark. Crime statistics post-takeover tell a story of rapid transformation. The D.C. Police Union reported an 8% overall crime drop in the first week, with carjackings plummeting 83%, robberies down 46%, and violent crime falling 22%. Car thefts decreased by 21%, assaults with deadly weapons by 6%, and property crime by another 6%.
    These figures build on a broader trend under Trump’s leadership, where nationwide murder rates are projected to hit historic lows in 2025, with a 20%+ decline in major cities. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller called the arrests “breathtaking,” emphasizing the removal of violent offenders and their weapons terrorizing citizens. Conservative leaders have hailed the operation as a model for reclaiming Democrat-run cities. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) praised Trump for bringing law and order back, arguing that years of liberal policies created a “perfect storm” for criminals.
    Attorney General Pam Bondi touted the “extraordinary effort,” noting that residents are thanking officers for making D.C. safer, and suggested the crackdown benefits Latino communities hardest hit by gang violence Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund confirmed the takeover is working, with visible declines in crime. Even the police union, long frustrated by restrictive laws, urged repealing the Justice Reform Act to make these gains permanent.
    Critics from the left, including Mayor Bowser, initially downplayed the need, citing a 26% violent crime drop in 2025 so far. But experts like Jim Agresti flipped the script, arguing Democrats cherry-pick stats while ignoring FBI data and underreporting. A Washington Post poll revealed 91% of D.C. residents view crime as a serious problem, with 51% calling it extremely severe. Trump’s intervention exposed the facade, with operations netting 45 arrests in one sweep, including 29 illegal immigrants removed.
    This success isn’t isolated. Under Trump, border gotaways have plummeted 93% from Biden highs, contributing to nationwide safety. Cities like New York and Tacoma saw crime drop after boosting police presence, debunking “defund the police” nonsense. In D.C., residents are emerging from their homes, grateful for the change, as Bondi noted on Fox News. The takeover has blue-city mayors on edge, fearing it’s a blueprint for federal intervention elsewhere.
    Trump’s message is clear: No more spitting in the face of law enforcement; criminals will face consequences. As operations continue, with 10 FBI arrests already reported, D.C. is on track to become the safe, beautiful capital America deserves. This plummeting crime validates Trump’s vision—strong borders, empowered police, and zero tolerance for chaos.

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