A top Justice Department (DOJ) official narrowly avoided a robbery Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., highlighting growing concerns about safety in the nation’s capital.
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, said a homeless man tried to steal her phone while she returned to the DOJ from an appointment.
“A malodorous homeless person attempted to swipe my phone today while I was walking in DC back to the DOJ from an appointment—but he was not in his right mind and I artfully dodged the attempt,” Dhillon wrote on X.
“It’ll be a while till things feel safe in this city, so everyone stay alert!”
Earlier that same day, Dhillon and Gateway Pundit White House Correspondent Jordan Conradson were confronted by another homeless individual near the White House.
The man demanded Dhillon hand over her water bottle before the encounter ended without physical harm.
These incidents occur amid other violent episodes in the District.
DOGE worker Edward Coristine, nicknamed “Big Balls,” was severely attacked by a group of assailants after allegedly intervening to help a woman under assault, highlighting the city’s ongoing public safety challenges.
ABC News Live host Linsey Davis Phillips was reportedly assaulted near the network’s D.C. bureau just hours before President Donald Trump announced new federal measures to address crime in the city, as previously highlighted by Resist the Mainstream.
In response, President Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act on Monday, temporarily placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal oversight.
This law allows the president to assume control of local police operations under “special conditions of an emergency nature.”
Trump further signed a presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., while authorizing state governors to make their Guard units available to support local law enforcement.
“We will bring in the military if it’s needed,” he declared, per GP.
Under Section 740, federalization beyond 48 hours requires notifying the D.C. mayor and congressional committees. Trump sent letters to both to comply with the statute and ensure coordination between federal and local authorities.
Even as certain crime categories have shown decreases in official statistics, residents and workers continue to face frequent threats.
Phillips’ assault, occurring only two blocks from ABC’s D.C. bureau, illustrates that daily risks may not be fully reflected in crime data.
No further incidents involving Dhillon have been reported, but her near-robbery highlights the dangers facing officials and citizens alike.
Federal measures, including National Guard deployment and temporary police oversight, represent a decisive effort to stabilize public safety.
Local authorities remain tasked with managing violent crime, property offenses and other safety concerns.
Officials have emphasized that residents should stay vigilant while federal and local forces coordinate patrols to prevent further attacks.
Together, the incidents involving Dhillon and Phillips underline persistent hazards in D.C., even as some statistics suggest improvement.
The federal intervention marks a significant step toward restoring order, reflecting the administration’s active response to recent violence throughout the city.
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