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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.
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One year later: Trump's D.C. 'Liberation Day' cuts crime, reshapes the capital

(The Center Square) – Tuesday marks one year since President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and the beautification of the nation’s capital.

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