On Monday (Aug 11th) President Trump announced during a lengthy Press Conference that his administration would be taking federal control of Washington D.C. law enforcement and adding resources such as the National Guard & Federal Law Enforcement authorities to put a stop to the heavy crime in Washington D.C.
Statistically Washington D.C. is perhaps the most dangerous city on earth with a murder rate of over 25 people per every 100,000 & a violent crime rate of 43 per every 10,000. The White House shared the following statistics;
- In 2024, Washington, D.C. saw a homicide rate of 27.3 per 100,000 residents.
- That was the fourth-highest homicide rate in the country — nearly six times higher than New York City and also higher than Atlanta, Chicago, and Compton.
- If Washington, D.C. was a state, it would have the highest homicide rate of any state in the nation.
- In 2012, the homicide rate in Washington, D.C. was just 13.9 per 100,000 residents.
- Washington, D.C.’s murder rate is roughly three times higher than that of Islamabad, Pakistan, and 18 times higher than that of communist-run Havana, Cuba.
View the full stats HERE and the two signed executive orders to help make Washington D.C. safe HERE!
President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Aug. 11, 2025 https://t.co/XqUHGGNVlo
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
The murder rate in Washington, D.C. today is greater than Bogota, Mexico City, and more ⬇️
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
MAKE D.C. SAFE AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/0L9SVfY1KG
MAKE D.C. SAFE AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/WwYNGvP3ju
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
Monday Morning Wall to Wall! pic.twitter.com/Ms8JqrkvXz
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 11, 2025
President Donald J. Trump invokes the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploy the National Guard to make our nation's capital safe again.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SSX6084Dzm
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
We Can Return.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 11, 2025
‘View from the Hotel Continental, Washington D.C.’ – Circa 1943 pic.twitter.com/zeNuwiqCqO
READ 🔽https://t.co/bM6KruWl4E
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
It’s “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 11, 2025
“Today, President Donald J. Trump took bold executive action to liberate Washington, D.C., from the cesspool of crime and homelessness that it has become after decades of unilateral Democrat leadership.”https://t.co/mL6oRxBW4Y
🚨 Under @POTUS, our @usparkpolicepio are ENFORCING the law in D.C. pic.twitter.com/Ol8gVhOCwm
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) August 11, 2025
Our nation’s capital is riddled with crime because of failed, soft-on-crime policies.
— Scott Turner (@SecretaryTurner) August 11, 2025
It is not compassionate to residents who call D.C. home and our law enforcement, who put their lives on the line every day.@POTUS, thank you for restoring law & order in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/it5J4ADkWO
FACT: D.C. Crime Is Out of Control. ⬇️
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 11, 2025
Our nation's capital should be a symbol of patriotism for the American people—NOT a city of lawlessness. It ends today. pic.twitter.com/TdLERGXVVP
Six months in, President Trump took command—launched an all-out offensive to crush the left’s mess and bring American power roaring back. The border is fortified. The economy is unleashed. The One Big Beautiful Bill is law. This is unapologetic, America-first leadership. 🇺🇸🦅💰 pic.twitter.com/w2OLpKPOBI
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 20, 2025
The DC police union thanks President Trump and says they need help, directly contradicting Democrat leaders. https://t.co/KyTX8t9gJw
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 11, 2025
President Trump is RIGHT. We can’t allow crime to destroy our Nation’s Capital.
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) August 11, 2025
Every American should be able to visit and enjoy Washington, D.C. without fear. House Republicans support this effort to CLEAN UP Washington, END the crime wave, and RESTORE the beauty of the… https://t.co/kpxGEZOZak
.@wusa9: "D.C. Police say crime is down across the entire city — but if you ask these D.C. neighbors, their perception, how they feel, is UNSAFE." pic.twitter.com/NRyQh8S4HQ
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 11, 2025
"ENOUGH OF THIS…WE ARE SOFT ON CRIME IN THIS COUNTRY"
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) August 11, 2025
"We need discipline…stop coddling criminals. A new world view has ascended." @charliekirk11 pic.twitter.com/AqePDCoLs9
"Why is Trump sending troops to DC!?!"
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) August 11, 2025
Here's a clue… pic.twitter.com/7Hp8qXMeiz
If you’ve accused Kash Patel of covering for Epstein’s clients, you should take a listen to this 🔥
— Patri0tsareinContr0l (@Patri0tContr0l) August 11, 2025
His FBI has found over 4,000 child victims and arrested 1,600 people who have committed violent acts against children, many of whom are child traffickers.
Does this sound like… pic.twitter.com/EKjirVrRLG
🚨US ATTORNEY Jeanine Pirro: “President Trump is going to make sure criminals understand …. We are going to change the laws and catch you!”
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) August 11, 2025
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🚨 BREAKING: The President of the DC Police Union has come out in FULL SUPPORT of President Trump's takeover of the police department
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 11, 2025
"We completely agree with the President that the crime in the District of Columbia is out of control and something needs to be done.
The fact… pic.twitter.com/FBI2gawJk6
WH Staff Secretary @willscharf on executive actions federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploying the National Guard:
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 11, 2025
"These are bold, decisive steps aimed at combating the out-of-control crime conditions we’ve seen on D.C.'s streets for far too long." pic.twitter.com/mJqowh3bjp
Under President Trump’s leadership, the FBI is delivering historic results: 4,000 child victims rescued (+33%), 1,500 kilos of fentanyl seized (+25%) – enough to kill 115M Americans.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) August 11, 2025
19,000 arrests, including 1,600 for violent crimes against children.
This is how you put… pic.twitter.com/iDckZdJlwL
The mother of the 21-year-old Congressional intern who was gunned down back in June just started sobbing while thanking President Trump for taking action to secure DC—so nothing like it ever happens again.
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) August 11, 2025
This is who the Fake News scum is diminishing. pic.twitter.com/LdzOh1jrrV
