US EditionWhite House to hold press conference on crime in DC on Monday, Trump says
WASHINGTON D.C., AUG 9 – Despite a 26% drop in violent crime reported by the Metropolitan Police Department, the Trump administration plans a federal law enforcement surge to address youth-related disturbances and carjackings.
- President Donald Trump announced a press conference that he claims will ‘essentially, stop violent crime’ in Washington, D.C.
- The press conference will take place at the White House following Trump's order for increased law enforcement presence in D.C.
- Trump threatened a federal takeover if D.C. does not improve its crime situation, stating, ‘If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the city.’
- Recent data shows violent crime in D.C. has dropped 35 percent between 2023 and 2024.
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