Trump doubles down on DC crime comments, focuses on homelessness

President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday, Aug. 10, to promote an upcoming news conference involving Washington D.C. safety. The president focused on the homeless, sharing multiple pictures on a social media post.

“The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital,” Trump posted. “The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong.”

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He threatened swift action and related it to the border.

“We went from millions pouring in, to ZERO in the last few months,” Trump said. “This will be easier — Be prepared! There will be no ‘MR. NICE GUY.’ We want our Capital BACK.”

On Saturday, Aug.9, Trump announced his press conference, set for 10 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 11, will include plans to “stop violent crime in Washington D.C.”  Fox 5 DC reported about 450 federal law enforcement officers were deployed to all four D.C. quadrants on Saturday night.

It all started after a member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was beaten in a carjacking attempt in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug.3. Edward Coristine, 19, was attacked by 10 young suspects outside his car.

Police arrested a 15-year-old boy and girl in connection with the incident and continue their search for others involved. The two arrested face unarmed carjacking charges.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared on MSNBC Sunday morning responding to the comments. 

“We are not experiencing a crime spike,” Bowser said. “We do know this task force is focused on quality of life issues.” 

The mayor also responded to White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s comment stating D.C. is more violent than Baghdad and Ethiopia. 

“Any comparison to a war-torn country is hyperbolic and false,” Bowser said.

Statistics from local police show that it has gone down year-over-year from 2024 by 7%. Violent crime decreased by 26%, and homicides dropped by 12%.

Straight Arrow News reached out to Bowser for comment.