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Buttigieg: ‘I Can Safely Walk My Dog to the Capitol Today’ Compared to Four Years Ago
Homicides in D.C. increased by nearly 35% in 2023. Robberies also rose by 67%. Violent crime as a whole surged by almost 40% compared to the previous year.
D.C. has seen soaring crime rates while leaders attempt to ease concerns. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson assured that residents should not worry about the crime issue.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg downplayed D.C.'s crime problems but receives security detail due to his position. Fox News requested comment from the Department of Transportation.