US EditionDC Restaurant Dining Plunges as Trump's Crime Crackdown Continues
OpenTable data shows restaurant reservations in Washington, D.C., fell up to 31 percent following federal police takeover and National Guard deployment, impacting local businesses significantly.
- On August 12, President Donald Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to assume emergency control and ordered 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
- According to Justice Department data, violent crime in Washington, D.C. fell 35% in 2024 from the previous year, despite the administration's claims of a city under siege.
- Amid a federal takeover, OpenTable data shows seated diners in Washington, D.C. dropped 16% on Aug. 11 and by 31% on Aug. 13 compared to last year.
- Amid the crackdown, authorities arrested more than 300 people, including 68 on Saturday night, and owners of bars and restaurants reported sales declines of 50 to 75 percent.
- Critics warn the federal takeover breaches democratic principles and fuels a renewed push for D.C. statehood, as Trump seeks to extend his authority further.
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DC restaurants see downturn during Trump's federal crackdown
Restaurants in Washington, D.C., are experiencing a dip in online reservations following President Donald Trump’s actions to reduce crime in the city. After Trump announced he would federalize the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard, dining reservations dropped 16% last Monday compared to the same date last year, according to OpenTable data. Reservations fell as much as 31% last Wednesday. By Sunday, they were down by 22…
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