CNN Anchor Claims January 6 Most Violent DC Moment Amid Crime Federalization Plans

President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of the National Guard to combat the city's high crime rates, describing the action as reclaiming the capital. CNN anchor Dana Bash controversially labeled the January 6 Capitol riot as the "most violent moment in recent history" in D.C., sparking widespread criticism from social media users and commentators who pointed to rising violent crime statistics in the city, including nearly 16,000 violent incidents and 99 homicides in 2025 alone. Critics highlighted that the January 6 event resulted in fewer deaths compared to recent years' homicide rates and cited other violent episodes such as the 2020 riots. CNN panelists expressed skepticism about Trump's crime statistics and the federalization plan, with some suggesting racial undertones in the president's rationale, while others voiced concern for the homeless population amid plans to relocate them. The media response to Trump's announcement was marked by dismissiveness and focus on political angles rather than crime, with some accusing CNN of downplaying the severity of D.C.'s crime problem. The debate underscores the polarized views on crime and security measures in the nation's capital under President Trump's administration.