From the Nation’s capital to sanctuary cities coast-to-coast, President Donald J. Trump is demonstrating unwavering resolve and effective leadership in restoring law and order and the safety American families deserve.

In the heart of Washington, D.C., under President Trump’s decisive leadership, the federal government invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to declare a “crime emergency” and place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control — an unprecedented move guided by the urgent need to protect Americans under siege. This bold action deployed National Guard troops and federal agents, resulting in more than 400 arrests, including 60 individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants and the seizure of 27 firearms. This marks a serious restoration of public safety in our Nation’s capital.

While critics cite data showing violent crime in D.C. was at a 30-year low and trending downward — including a 35% overall decline and a 37% drop in carjackings in 2025 — recent reporting suggests that these numbers may not tell the whole story. According to Fox News, D.C. police officials are accused of manipulating crime statistics in the weeks leading up to the federal takeover, allegedly reclassifying or........

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