"And I don't know about you but to me those soldiers standing there look so good. I'm not going to feel safe walking down the street without them, I don't think you would either, even though we took out so many criminals I just feel better, to me they're beautiful. I look at these soldiers and ya feel safe. You feel safe. I don't think even if we took them out, even if the crime wasn't much it would definitely be more."
"According to Axios, violent crime in Washington, D.C. fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, extending a sharp decline from the city's post-pandemic peak. The outlet reported on Monday that homicides declined by 32% year-over-year, with the city recording 127 murders in 2025, down from 274 in 2023. Overall violent crime fell 29%, driven by steep reductions in robberies and sex abuse, alongside more modest declines in assaults involving dangerous weapons."
President Donald Trump hailed Washington, D.C. as safe and praised soldiers stationed in the city, saying their presence makes him and others feel secure. He celebrated restaurant recoveries and credited decisions to deploy the National Guard and federalize the police force as major achievements. He paid tribute to Rep. Doug LaMalfa, whose death was announced hours earlier. Trump repeatedly cited falling crime as evidence of his interventions, claiming there had been no murders for six or seven months. Violent crime in Washington, D.C. fell for a second consecutive year in 2025; homicides declined 32% to 127 from 274 in 2023 and overall violent crime fell 29%.
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