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Trump Sees Washington, D.C., ‘Booming Again’ as Crackdown Drives Down Crime Stats

The nation’s capital has recorded this year’s second-longest stretch without a murder during the past 12 days.

President Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers at Washington, D.C., on August 21, 2025.
President Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers at Washington, D.C., on August 21, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin/AP