Donald Trump claimed that crime in Washington, D.C. is rampant, citing rising violence by local youths. He proposed prosecuting minors as adults starting at age 14. Trump emphasized the need for federal control over the city if local authorities fail to act effectively against crime. His assertions stand in contrast to statistics showing a 26% decrease in violent crime year-over-year in D.C. Critics, including Matthew Gertz from Media Matters, have dismissed Trump's comments as misleading and without basis in the actual crime statistics.
Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control. Local youths and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released.
Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see. If D.C. doesn't get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City.
If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Violent crime in DC is actually down 26% YOY; in 2024, it was down 35% from 2023.
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