Following a National Guard takeover of Washington D.C., Donald Trump declared the capital "crime-free." He praised Mayor Bowser's cooperation in eliminating crime, contrasting it with other cities' approaches. However, D.C. police reported 442 crimes in the past week, including 50 violent crimes. Trump's administration, including the National Guard, FBI, and ICE, implemented a crime crackdown. Attorney General Bondi highlighted arrests and seized firearms. Despite claims of success, D.C.'s violent crime was already at a 30-year low. Trump plans similar takeovers in other major cities.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.