Trump's SHOCKING DC Crime Crackdown: Praises 'Healthy, Attractive' Police, Claims Massive Wins!

2025-08-22 06:00:25.748

President Donald Trump met with local and federal law enforcement in D.C., praising them as "healthy" and "attractive." He touted perceived successes, including the biggest tax cuts ever, $5.1 trillion in investments (though the source is disputed), and a legal victory in a fraud lawsuit. The event followed Trump's announcement of a crime crackdown, which involved deploying 800 National Guard troops and placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control. While Trump claimed crime is "way down" and cited increased arrests, data shows violent crime in D.C. was already down 35 percent in 2024 to a 30-year low. Restaurant reservations also dropped significantly after Trump's announcement. The White House is undergoing construction of a $200 million ballroom, and White House tours are postponed indefinitely. The president's claim of a legal victory was partial, as the court upheld findings of fraud.