Trump Orders Seven-Day DC Crackdown Amid Declining Crime, Sparks Concerns
In response to perceived violent crime, former President Trump has initiated a week-long crackdown in Washington, D.C., deploying federal officers in “high traffic tourist areas.” This mobilization, starting Thursday night, involves multiple federal agencies and local police, despite data showing declining violent crime rates. The operation, led by U.S. Park Police, follows Trump’s threat to federalize the city and his call for harsher penalties for juvenile offenders, though the actual presence of federal agents on the first night was reportedly minimal. The Washington Legal Clinic has expressed concerns over the operation’s scope and potential impact on vulnerable populations, as the White House stated the operation could be extended.
John Q. Hosedrinker