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One Year Later: Trump's D.C. 'Liberation Day' Cuts Crime, Reshapes the Capital
One year after President Donald Trump declared "Liberation Day" in Washington, D.C., the National Guard was deployed and the city underwent beautification efforts.
The National Guard continues to patrol D.C. streets, with the Department of War estimating a $1.4 billion cost to maintain deployment through January 2029.
Crime in Washington, D.C. decreased significantly in the past year, including a 32% drop in homicides and a 53% decrease in motor vehicle thefts, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Since the emergency declaration, unsheltered residents in D.C. declined by 9.3%, potentially linked to the federal takeover.