DC Crime Plunges 50%? Troops In, Locals Fear! | JQJO

Following the deployment of federal troops and law enforcement in Washington D.C., violent crime dropped by almost half compared to the same period in 2024 and the five-year average. Burglaries decreased by 48% and car thefts by 36%. While crime was already declining before the deployment, the troops were primarily stationed in high-crime areas. However, some local leaders expressed concerns about the troops' presence negatively impacting businesses and residents. The White House reported over 1000 arrests, including gang members, and the seizure of firearms, but this number is comparable to previous years' arrest records. The deployment of National Guard members, initially unarmed, has also been a point of contention between local officials and the federal government.