U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Monday that President Donald Trump’s federal intervention in Washington, D.C., is showing results. Speaking on “Fox & Friends,” Pirro said that in the 12 days since federal authorities increased their presence in the capital, there have been no homicides and more than 1,000 arrests.
“So far this year, we’ve had 101 homicides. But for the last 12 days, nothing. Yep. Policing works,” Pirro said.
Pirro details arrests and gun confiscations
Pirro said that on Sunday alone, authorities made 86 arrests, confiscated 10 illegal guns, removed 111 firearms from the streets and brought the total number of arrests to 1,007.
The Metropolitan Police Department is temporarily under federal oversight, giving the government authority to direct its operations.
Trump cites figures during Oval Office signing
Trump cited some of those figures while signing executive orders in the Oval Office Monday. He said the increased federal presence, including the National Guard, has helped make Washington one of the safest cities in the world.
“We had all of these things, 439 illegal alien criminals have been removed and we have six known gang members. Some of the worst leaders of gangs anywhere in the country, MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. With two missing children that have been recovered,” he said.
In addition to crime, Trump said they removed 49 homeless encampments within the city.
“The D.C. National Guard is unbelievable,” he said. “Washington is booming again. People are pouring in like we haven’t seen for years. Nobody wanted to come here; they didn’t want to come here and get murdered.”
National Guard expands role in DC
The latest crime data comes amid an expanded role for the D.C. National Guard, which has received authorization to patrol with firearms. Some units have already been seen armed while on duty.
Earlier this month, federal authorities sent the National Guard to Washington to assist local law enforcement in addressing violent crime, focusing on gang activity, crime and immigration-related offenses.
Ending cashless bail
On Monday, Trump signed an executive order requiring D.C. and other states to end cashless bail within 30 days for defendants considered a risk to public safety.
Cashless bail allows people accused of crimes to leave jail before trial without posting money, often based on factors like criminal history or flight risk.
Federal takeovers of other cities
Trump has also signaled that he could extend federal oversight to other major cities, including Chicago and New York, citing high crime rates. He said in recent statements that a stronger federal presence could help address violent crime, gang activity and public safety concerns, though local officials have questioned the scope and legality of such actions.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said federal intervention in the city would be unnecessary, while Pirro suggested that Trump’s involvement could help address crime in the city.
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