Washington D.C. Records Over One Week Without Murders Under Trump Federal Crackdown

Since President Trump deployed federal officers and National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. as part of a federal crime crackdown, the city has experienced a notable decline in violent crime, including a stretch of over a week without any murders. The last recorded homicide occurred shortly after the crackdown began, and more than 700 arrests have been made, including numerous immigration-related detentions. Trump has credited these results to his administration's aggressive measures, claiming criminals are either jailed, deported, or in hiding, and criticized local leadership for what he called "fake crime stats." While some residents and officials see the increased law enforcement presence as a possible factor in the crime reduction, some caution that it may take more time to confirm long-term trends. The Department of Justice and local police corroborate the downward trend in violent crime during this period.