Trump Declares 'Liberation Day' for Washington DC Crime Cleanup

President Donald Trump declared a "Liberation Day" for Washington, D.C., pledging a sweeping federal intervention to eliminate crime, homelessness, and urban decay in the city. He criticized local leadership, particularly Mayor Muriel Bowser, for failing to improve rising crime rates and cleanliness, and vowed to restore the capital to its former beauty. Trump also condemned what he described as wasteful federal spending on public building renovations, citing the $3.1 billion Federal Reserve renovation as an example of excessive costs and inefficiency. His plan includes deploying federal law enforcement and potentially National Guard troops, alongside large-scale beautification efforts such as clearing encampments and repairing public spaces. The initiative signals a significant federal push to take control over the city’s management, challenging its autonomy under the Home Rule Act. Trump drew parallels to his prior border control successes, asserting that just as illegal immigration has been halted, the capital will be "liberated" and made "great again."