Trump, Bowser Unite for D.C. Safety Revolution

In times of trouble, leadership must rise. And in Washington, D.C., that is exactly what we are seeing. President Donald Trump took bold and necessary action to restore law and order in our nation’s capital. And now, even Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser is stepping up to support that effort. This is a moment when safety and truth are shining brighter than politics, and it is something the American people should be thankful for.

For too long, crime has been growing in our cities. In Washington, D.C., violent attacks and shootings have shocked the nation. One former government worker was brutally beaten. A young Republican intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, lost his life to a senseless shooting. These are not just tragic headlines. They are signs of a deeper breakdown in our society—a loss of respect for law and a disregard for human life.

President Trump saw what was happening and acted quickly. On August 11, he deployed the National Guard to the city and used his legal authority under the Home Rule Act to bring federal support into the capital. This was not about politics. It was about protecting innocent people and bringing peace to the streets.

To carry out this mission, President Trump established the Safe and Beautiful Task Force. This task force is not just about fighting crime—it is about restoring dignity and pride to our capital. It is about making Washington, D.C., a place where families can walk safely, businesses can thrive, and children can grow up without fear.

Now, Mayor Bowser has issued her own order to continue this task force’s work. She has called for full cooperation between local law enforcement and federal officers. Agencies like the FBI, the DEA, and the Secret Service are now coordinating with the city to make sure the job gets done. This is the kind of teamwork we need—Americans working together to protect their fellow citizens.

Of course, there are still voices on the left who are complaining. Some say that crime went down last year. But they leave out important facts. They ignore violent crimes like felonies and assaults. They even forget to mention that one D.C. police commander is being investigated for possibly changing crime numbers to make things look better than they are.

The truth is clear. Since federal officers arrived in Washington, crime has dropped fast. Over 1,600 arrests have been made. Nearly 170 illegal guns have been taken off the streets. Just this week, 70 criminals were arrested in a single night. These are real results. These are people who no longer pose a threat to your family or your community.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Mayor Bowser for joining the effort. She encouraged other Democrat mayors to follow her lead. Because what matters most is not party lines—it is whether people feel safe in their own neighborhoods.

A recent Harvard poll shows that the American people agree. A majority of voters say President Trump’s actions in D.C. were justified and necessary. They want safety. They want order. And they know that strong leadership is the only way to get there.

President Trump has even said he may send help to other cities like Chicago or New York. If those leaders are wise, they will welcome it. Because every American deserves to live in peace, no matter their zip code.

This is not just about Washington, D.C. It is about the future of our country. It is about returning to the values that built this great nation: law, order, respect, and truth. President Trump is leading that return. And now, even his political opponents are beginning to realize that they must choose between safety and chaos.

Let us pray that more leaders will wake up. Let us hope that more cities will choose safety. And let us always remember that a strong America is a safe America.