HISTORIC EXCLUSIVE: Next News Network captured EVERY moment of President Trump’s unprecedented 80-minute press conference where he declared "Liberation Day" for Washington DC and invoked emergency federal powers to take control of the capital’s police force. The briefing room was PACKED beyond capacity—Trump himself remarked he’d "never seen this room so packed" and joked about fire code violations while promising to build a new ballroom to accommodate future crowds.
Trump dropped BOMBSHELL statistics showing DC’s murder rate now EXCEEDS Baghdad, Bogota, Mexico City, and Lima Peru—calling it "the worst place on Earth" with 41 murders per 100,000 residents. He revealed that carjackings have TRIPLED, murders hit their highest rate "probably ever," and that a former DOJ staffer was "savagely beaten" and left "dripping in blood" after defending a woman from carjackers. The President emotionally recounted how Mike Gill, a "fantastic person" from his administration, was murdered "in cold blood" while waiting for his wife near the White House.
Attorney General Pam Bondi took command of the Metropolitan Police Department IMMEDIATELY, declaring "Crime in DC is ending TODAY." She was flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel, who revealed stunning nationwide statistics: 33% increase in rescued child victims, 25% increase in fentanyl seizures (enough to kill 115 million Americans), and FBI arrests DOUBLED under Trump’s administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced 800 DC National Guard troops deploying THIS WEEK with specialized units ready if needed, stating firmly: "We’ve been protecting other people’s borders for 20 years. It’s about time we protect our own."
US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro delivered a FIERY speech targeting juvenile crime, declaring "No more teenage girls beating a disabled man to death!" She exposed how violent teens get "yoga and arts and crafts" instead of prison time, promising to change DC’s "absurd laws" that let 14-17 year olds carry guns with impunity. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed US Park Police have already removed 70 homeless camps and 80 instances of graffiti from monuments since Trump’s executive order.
The room ERUPTED in laughter multiple times as Trump sparred with reporters. When asked how he’d know if Putin wants a deal, Trump cut off the reporter mid-sentence: "I make deals, that’s how! That’s what I do!" sending the packed room into hysterics. Another moment came when Trump discovered DC has 3,500 police officers: "That’s like an ARMY! How could you need more than that? You don’t need more police, you need rules!"
Trump revealed his SHOCKING federal enforcement strategy, including resurrecting a 1910 law mandating 10 YEARS in prison for touching DC monuments—no probation, no early release. He recounted how this stopped statue-toppling riots INSTANTLY: "Ropes were hanging around Andrew Jackson, around Abraham Lincoln… I signed it, announced ten years in jail, and it was an amazing sight—everybody just LEFT!"
On Russia, Trump confirmed he’ll meet Putin THIS FRIDAY, stating bluntly: "You got to end this war." He revealed 88% of Ukrainians want a deal according to polls, and that European leaders are "overdosed" on trying to settle the conflict. When pressed about inviting Zelensky, Trump was direct: "He’s been there three and a half years. Nothing happened." Trump promised to call European leaders and Zelensky immediately after the Putin meeting.
The President announced comprehensive plans including removing all homeless encampments, fixing roads and medians, eliminating graffiti, and making DC "the most beautiful capital in the world." He invoked Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act, placing the Metropolitan Police under direct federal control with DEA Administrator Chad Chronister as interim commissioner.
Most dramatically, Trump addressed cashless bail—the policy he blamed for crime explosions nationwide: "We’re going to change the statute. I’ll get it passed with Republicans… probably won’t get one Democrat vote because they have no idea what they’re doing. That’s why they want men playing in women’s sports."
The energy in the room was ELECTRIC as even typically hostile reporters seemed supportive of the safety initiatives. Trump stayed for over 80 minutes, the longest DC-focused press conference in memory, declaring: "We’re taking our capital back!"
