Trump Administration Launches Urgent Crime Crackdown in D.C.
UPDATE: The Trump administration has just announced a bold initiative to combat rising crime in Washington, D.C., marking a significant shift in federal law enforcement strategy. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro declared that the time for “out of control” crime to end is now, emphasizing that the administration will not tolerate escalating violence in the nation’s capital.
During a live interview on Hannity, Pirro outlined the plan to place D.C. police under temporary federal control and deploy the National Guard. “This is the shining city on the hill that our forefathers talked about,” Pirro stated. “We are in the process of telling law-abiding citizens across the country that we will not accept rampant crime in D.C.”
The announcement follows a disturbing incident involving former DOGE employee Edward Coristine, who was assaulted during an attempted carjacking. Two teenagers, aged 15, have been arrested and charged with unarmed carjacking in connection with the attack, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
In a social media post, President Donald Trump expressed his commitment to transforming Washington, D.C. into one of the safest cities worldwide, even suggesting that teenagers as young as 14 should be charged as adults for serious crimes. This shift comes at a time when D.C. has seen a 7% decrease in overall crime but also grapples with a troubling 26% reduction in violent crime, as reported by the MPD.
Pirro criticized the current juvenile justice system, asserting it prioritizes rehabilitation over accountability, which she believes emboldens young criminals. “Unless we have the ability to punish them, they are laughing at us,” she warned.
Despite the federal intervention, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged that the city is experiencing a 30-year low in violent crime. However, she called the deployment of National Guard troops “unsettling and unprecedented” and pledged to collaborate with federal officials to protect residents.
As this situation unfolds, all eyes will be on the effectiveness of this new federal approach and its impact on crime rates in Washington, D.C. Residents and officials alike are left to wonder: will this crackdown succeed in restoring safety to the capital?
Stay tuned for more updates as this urgent story develops.
