Trump Vows He’s Going to ‘Stop Violent Crime’ In DC With a Single Press Conference
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President Donald Trump announced a press conference to occur Monday that he promises will “essentially, stop violent crime” in Washington, D.C.
In a Saturday Truth Social post, the president blasted D.C. as one of the most “dangerous” cities in the world while announcing his press conference.
“On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT,” Trump wrote.
The announcement follows Trump ordering an increase in law enforcement presence in D.C. as part of a days-long crackdown. According to the White House, officers were ordered to increase patrols on the streets as part of a seven day effort that could be extended.
According to a MPD’s tracker, crime like robberies, homicides, and assaults have all seen a drop compared to 2024.
“President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “There will be no safe harbor for violent criminals in D.C. President Trump is committed to making our Nation’s capital safer for its residents, lawmakers, and visitors from all around the world.”
Trump threatened a federal takeover of D.C. earlier this week in a Truth Social post, calling the city “out of control” as he described recent instances of violent crime.
“If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore,” he wrote.
