Mother of DC murder victim praises Trump for cracking down on crime

Mother of DC murder victim praises Trump for cracking down on crime

"Eric, you didn’t die in vain."

Mother Of Congressional Intern Slain In DC Praises Trump For Crackdown On Crime - The American Tribune.com

The mother of a congressional intern who tragically lost his life on the streets of Washington, D.C., has spoken out and praised President Trump for his commitment to making the District of Columbia safe again by activating the National Guard and taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department to crack down on violent crime in the city. For background, on August 11, 2025, Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym, whose son Eric was killed at 21 in a drive-b…