Attorney General Pam Bondi reports 630 arrests, 86 guns confiscated in capital crime crackdown

Washington, D.C., is witnessing a seismic shift as law enforcement cracks down on crime with stunning results.

In a bold move to restore order, Attorney General Pam Bondi recently revealed that 630 individuals have been arrested and 86 illegal firearms seized in the nation’s capital, following President Donald Trump’s decisive push for safety less than two weeks after his public mission was declared, as Breitbart reports.

This initiative kicked off with Trump’s announcement last week, on Aug. 11, to make D.C. safe again, a promise that resonated with many frustrated by the city’s crime woes. He didn’t just talk — he invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, bringing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under federal control. The National Guard was also activated to bolster the effort.

Trump’s bold mission sparks rapid action

“Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals,” Trump declared during his press conference. Well, it seems the man means business, as the streets are already showing signs of change with zero homicides reported in the past week.

Under this federal oversight, the numbers are staggering — violent crime dropped by 22%, carjackings plummeted by 83%, and robberies decreased by 46% in just one week. If that’s not a wake-up call to the naysayers, I don’t know what is.

Bondi, updating the public on Thursday, proudly stated, “We’ve now made a total of 630 arrests.” She’s not wrong to take pride — 53 arrests alone were made the day before, on Wednesday, showing the relentless pace of this operation.

Seizing guns, saving lives

Adding to the haul, 86 illegal guns have been taken off the streets, with 10 specifically noted in recent sweeps. It’s hard to argue with results when weapons that could’ve ended lives are now out of dangerous hands.

Bondi also highlighted a heartwarming win, noting, “Our incredible U.S. Marshals even helped recover a missing child.” Amid the chaos of crime-fighting, this reminder of humanity’s brighter side hits home.

Additionally, 24 arrests were made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during these operations. While some may grumble about federal overreach, securing communities often requires tough, coordinated action across agencies.

Critics cry foul, results speak volumes

Not everyone is cheering, of course, with complaints from the radical left about Trump’s mission to curb crime. Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota’s Democratic governor, even called it “scaredy cat behavior.” Perhaps she’d prefer the old days of unchecked carjackings—turns out, actions have consequences.

Vice President JD Vance fired back, saying, “We do not have to allow our cities to be taken over by violence.” He’s got a point—political willpower, not endless debates, is what’s turning the tide in D.C.

Vance also praised the effort, stating, “President Trump’s administration is cleaning up DC.” When homicides hit zero in a week, it’s tough to argue this isn’t a step toward making America safer.

Crime stats plummet, hope rises

Bondi herself doubled down, affirming, “Our mission to make D.C. safe again isn’t slowing down.” That’s the kind of resolve many law-abiding citizens have been craving for years.

The data backs her up — those massive drops in violent crime, carjackings, and robberies aren’t just numbers; they’re lives potentially saved. For every gun seized, that’s one less tragedy waiting to happen.

While the progressive agenda often pushes for softer approaches, this operation shows that firm, decisive action can yield results without sacrificing compassion — as evidenced by the rescued child. D.C. residents deserve to walk their streets without fear, and if this mission keeps delivering, that dream might just become reality.