Trump's Washington, DC, crime crackdown exposes gap between perception and reality

Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities. Overwhelmingly, however, people opposed President Trump's takeover of the city with federal agents and National Guard troops.

Trump Admin Efforts Could Sharply Reduce DC Crime › American Greatness

When 10 juveniles brutally attacked former DOGE whiz kid Edward Coristine—nicknamed “Big Balls”—in an attempted carjacking that left him bloodied, Washington, D.C.’s violent crime rate […] Source

AG Pam Bondi suggests Trump's crime crackdown in DC will help Latino residents

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says President Donald Trump's order to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. is 'crystal clear,' as critics claim the capital's crime is down.

Trump decries crime, but has slashed prevention efforts

President Trump moved to take over policing in Washington, D.C. to “rescue our nation’s capital from crime," but the data doesn’t back up many of his claims. Murder and violent crime dropped significantly across the U.S. last year, a trend that’s continued so far in 2025. The crackdown comes even as his administration cut funding for other kinds of crime prevention work. John Yang reports.

Trump’s DC crime crackdown sparks Democrats’ denial

The stats don’t tell the same story as the Democrats when it comes to Washington DC’s crime rates.

Trump's Washington, DC, crime crackdown exposes gap between perception and reality

Despite President Donald Trump's claims about Washington, D.C., the city's crime rates have fallen. But many residents have fears about public safety.