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Trump mentions Baltimore during DC crime announcement

President Trump cited Baltimore crime while announcing federal control of Washington, D.C.'s police despite both cities seeing violent crime and homicides decline by over 20%, officials said.

  • Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., to address crime, claiming it is necessary to combat a supposed crime epidemic.
  • D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb criticized the president's actions as "unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful," emphasizing that there is no crime emergency in D.C.
  • Crime statistics reveal that Washington has experienced a significant decrease in violent crime, reaching a 30-year low.
  • Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott stated that Baltimore is "the safest it's been in over 50 years," contradicting Trump's negative portrayal of the city during his announcement.
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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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