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Trump says he is working with Republicans on 'comprehensive crime bill'
- President Donald Trump seized control of the Washington, D.C. police force and authorized armed National Guard patrols this month.
- Citing a surge in lawlessness, Trump directed the Department of Defense to have National Guard units in every state prepared for swift deployment if needed.
- He also warned of increasing U.S. military deployments to cities governed by Democrats, such as Baltimore and Chicago, as part of efforts to tackle crime across the country.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump announced he is collaborating with Republican leaders Mike Johnson in the House and John Thune in the Senate to develop a wide-ranging crime legislation, stating that it is necessary for the country.
- These measures and legislative efforts indicate Trump's intent to enhance enforcement and pursue broader crime legislation amid rising public safety concerns.
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Trump Announces ‘Comprehensive Crime Bill’
By George Caldwell, The Daily Signal | August 27, 2025 President Donald Trump announced work on a “Comprehensive Crime Bill” shortly after midnight Wednesday morning, as polls show the popularity of tough-on-crime policy. “Speaker Mike Johnson, and Leader John Thune, are working with me, and other Republicans, on a Comprehensive Crime Bill,” Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social. “It’s what our Country need, and NOW! More to foll…
Republicans 'puzzled' by Trump's sudden push for major crime bill: 'In the dark'
When Congress comes back to Washington, D.C., after the Labor Day holiday, President Donald Trump is hoping they'll take up a "comprehensive" new bill focused on addressing crime. But some Republicans aren't sure what he's talking about.That's according to a Wednesday article by Politico's Meredith ...
Trump signals plan for crime bill
(NEXSTAR) - President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts to combat crime, signaling plans for a new federal crime bill and expanding federal oversight in cities like Washington, D.C. In a social media post Wednesday, Trump said he is in talks with Republican leaders to draft legislation “now,” though he did not provide specific details about what the bill would include. The announcement comes as the president intensifies his focus on crime i…
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