Trump: Washington is under siege by thugs and criminals. The military will liberate the city.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington, D.C. is under siege by thugs and murderers, but now it is back under federal control, where it belongs. The White House is responsible for it. The military and our great police will liberate this city, wash away the filth, and make it safe, clean, livable, and beautiful again!" declared the US president, who on Monday announced the federal government's takeover of the Washington police and announced the deployment of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press, assessing the president's decision on Monday, wrote that Trump exaggerated or misrepresented numerous facts about public safety in Washington, D.C. He also omitted significant context. Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city is not experiencing an increase in crime; in fact, it is decreasing.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The homicide rate in this city is higher than in places known for violence like Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad, and Addis Ababa, and almost ten times higher than Fallujah, Iraq. If the District of Columbia were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023, the District of Columbia, which has a population of about 700,000, recorded 274 murders. This was the highest number in 20 years, the AP reported. The agency noted that while Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities in America, other cities have higher crime rates.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt city officials" and acknowledged that "the real numbers are much worse." He noted that the precinct commander was recently suspended for allegedly manipulating violent crime statistics. The D.C. police union also claims the real numbers are much higher, Trump added.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump stated that "no one is being arrested for shoplifting." "People living in fear have essentially stopped calling the police and prefer not to go out after dark, essentially becoming hostages in their own city," Trump wrote.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so widespread that it largely goes unreported." "Vehicle thefts in Washington are more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely dysfunctional," Trump said.
The president stated that "the true violence statistics are probably five to 10 times higher than the official figures." According to police statistics, violent crime in the U.S. capital last year reached a 30-year low.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
sun/sp/
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said official crime statistics in Washington are significantly underreported. He called the US capital "under siege by thugs and murderers" and announced that the military and police would "liberate the city."
Trump reiterated that "Washington has one of the highest crime rates in the world, higher than many of the most violent third world countries."
"The murder indicator in this city is higher than in places known from violence, such as Mexico City, Bogota, Islamabad and Addis Abeba, almost ten times higher than in Falluży in Iraq. If the Colombia district was a state, he would have the highest point of killings in America," the president continued on his Truth Social website.
According to him, the city's violent crime rate has worsened, with the murder rate practically doubling in just over a decade.
In 2023 in the Colombia District, with about 700 thousand. residents, 274 murders were recorded. It was the highest result in 20 years - AP said. The agency pointed out that although Washington is one of the most dangerous large cities of America, the crime indicator in other cities is higher.
Trump noted that official statistics are published by "corrupt representatives of the city authorities" and decided that "real numbers are much worse." He noted that the commander of the police station was recently suspended for alleged manipulation of statistics regarding violence crimes. The DC Police Trade Union also claims that the actual numbers are much higher - added Trump.
He accused the Democratic Party in D.C. of largely abandoning investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of most crimes. He said that "the published statistics do not capture even a fraction of the actual violence."
Trump said that "no one is arrested for shop theft." "People living in fear basically stopped calling the police and prefer not to go to the street after dusk, basically becoming hostages in their own city," wrote Trump.
He noted that many stores place their goods behind special glass to prevent theft.
The US president wrote that "youth gang violence is so common that it is not largely reported." "The theft of vehicles in Washington is more than three times higher than the national average. Schools are completely non -functional," said Trump.
The president stated that "real statistics on violence are probably from five to ten times higher than official data." According to police statistics, crime using violence in the US capital last year has reached the lowest level in 30 years.
"Washington is besieged by bandits and murderers, but now he has returned to the federal control, where his place. The White House is responsible for them. The army and our wonderful police will free this city, wash the dirt and make it safe, clean, clean and beautiful!" - said the US President, who on Monday announced that the Federal Government took over control over the Washington police and announced the sending of 800 National Guard officers to the city's streets.
The Associated Press agency, assessing the president's Monday's decision, wrote that Trump extended or distorted many facts about public security in Washington. He also omitted a significant part of the context. The Mayor of Muriel Bowser emphasized that the city does not experience an increase in the level of crime, on the contrary - the indicator decreases.
From Washington, Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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