In a press conference brimming with characteristic bluntness and policy clarity, President Donald Trump offered a bold suggestion to a skeptical media: if you don’t think D.C. has a crime problem, ride along with the police and see for yourself.
The remarks came Wednesday from the Kennedy Center, where the President addressed ongoing questions about his administration’s federal takeover of law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C. The move, triggered by what Trump called “out-of-control crime,” has already sparked fierce debate—and, now, some early results.
When asked directly whether he would encourage members of the press to experience the situation firsthand by embedding with law enforcement, Trump didn’t hesitate.
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— Nicole Silverio (@NicoleMSilverio) August 13, 2025
“Sure!” he replied, barely waiting for the reporter to finish. “We’re going to work with the D.C. police, a lot of very good people in there. Not all. But a lot are very good, very professional.”
He went on to challenge the mainstream narrative that crime in the capital is overblown or under control. “The numbers are worse than they ever… don’t let anybody tell you they’re not,” Trump said, referencing data that critics say has been selectively reported or downplayed in some corners of the media.
His offer wasn’t symbolic—it reflected a broader strategy: transparency paired with tough enforcement.
Trump emphasized that the administration is committed to being “very open” about what’s happening in the city. “If the media wants to ride with the police,” he said, “If they want to do it. If they feel it’s safe, that would be okay.”
REPORTER: Your federalization of the police has a 30 day limit unless Congress acts to extend it…@POTUS: “We expect to be before Congress very quickly… We’re going to need a crime bill… We’re going to be asking for extensions on that—long-term extensions.” pic.twitter.com/SRuIWBGTHq
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 13, 2025
That last line, subtle as it is, lands with weight. The President essentially challenged reporters who have cast doubt on D.C.’s crime crisis to put boots on the ground—if they feel safe doing so.
The press conference also offered new insights into the administration’s long-term strategy. Trump acknowledged the thirty-day limit on the federalization effort, but confirmed plans to seek congressional approval for extensions.
“We’re going to need a crime bill that we’re putting in,” Trump explained. “It’s going to pertain initially to D.C. We’re going to use it as a very positive example.”
The message was unmistakable: Washington, D.C. is being set up as the testing ground for a national anti-crime model, with swift action, federal support, and public accountability at its core.
Last night 850 officers & agents were SURGED across DC.
23 total arrests were made consisting of:
Homicide
Firearms offenses (6 illegal guns)
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Lewd acts
Stalking
Drunk driving
Possession of a high-cap mag
Etc. pic.twitter.com/Gk4aF9NERt— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 12, 2025
That action is already underway. On Tuesday night, just one day into the operation, the Trump administration surged 850 law enforcement officers and agents into the District. The result? 23 arrests in a single night—including charges ranging from homicide and firearms violations to narcotics trafficking and stalking.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the arrests “just the beginning,” laying out a sweeping commitment to “relentlessly pursue and arrest every violent criminal in the district who breaks the law.”
The D.C. Police Union, often caught between political winds, offered its full support. Chairman Gregg Pemberton said the response was long overdue, adding that immediate federal involvement was the only way to “turn things around.”
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