Trump Dines in DC Amid Crime Crackdown, Protests Continue

President Donald Trump dined at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, D.C., accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and senior Cabinet officials, to promote the results of his administration's crime crackdown and National Guard deployment in the city. Trump highlighted that crime has significantly dropped, making the city safer than it has been in decades, and encouraged residents to enjoy the revitalized dining scene. Despite his optimistic remarks, the president faced protesters both inside and outside the restaurant who chanted slogans against his policies and criticized his support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Videos showed Trump interacting with diners and confronting protesters, who were eventually escorted out by law enforcement. The administration credits the federalization of policing and National Guard presence with notable decreases in violent and property crimes, though some local businesses initially reported declines in reservations, a trend that has since begun to reverse. Trump also hinted at plans to deploy the National Guard to other cities as part of his ongoing public safety initiatives.