Trump DC crackdown continues through Labor Day with more criminal arrests
In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has declared Washington, D.C., a ‘crime-free zone’ after a recent crackdown on criminal activity in the nation’s capital. Federal agents, under the direction of the Trump administration, arrested 70 individuals on Labor Day evening, including 27 illegal immigrants and individuals charged with assault and stalking.
According to a White House official, many of those arrested had prior criminal histories for offenses such as assault, driving while intoxicated, anti-stalking order violation, fraud, burglary, and peeping into a dwelling. One of the individuals arrested had previously been charged with robbery by force for assaulting a 77-year-old woman and stealing her purse. Another had a history of assault on a police officer, while several had been arrested for domestic violence and controlled substance possession with intent to distribute.
The arrests were carried out by over 3,200 officials from 22 agencies as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat crime in the city. This initiative follows President Trump signing an executive order in March to establish a “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.” The president also declared a public safety emergency in the city on August 7 and placed the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control.
Since the intervention, there have been a total of 1,669 arrests, including 16 known gang members. The operation has also led to the rescue of five missing children and the clearance of 50 homeless encampments in the city. President Trump took to Truth Social to boast about the success of the crackdown, declaring, “DC IS NOW A CRIME FREE ZONE, IN JUST 12 DAYS!!!”
Despite initial skepticism from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, she has since acknowledged the positive impact of the federal surge on the city’s crime rate. At a recent press conference, Bowser credited the influx of federal officers with enhancing the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department. President Trump commended Bowser for her cooperation, stating that she has become popular for working with his administration to reduce crime in D.C.
As the city continues to see improvements in public safety, residents and officials are hopeful that this trend will continue. The collaborative efforts between federal and local law enforcement agencies have resulted in a significant decrease in criminal activity, making Washington, D.C., a safer place for all its residents.
This article was written by Peter Pinedo, a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
