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DC Crime Drops, But Federal Takeover Sparks Clash
Liberty Check
- DC’s murder rate declined by 30% in 2024, but the city still holds the fourth-highest rate among US cities.
- President Trump announced executive action placing local police under federal control, citing the duty to restore law and order.
- Incidents like the fatal shooting of a GOP intern and persistent carjackings highlight ongoing safety concerns ignored by city leaders.
Violent crime in Washington, D.C. has decreased since the pandemic ended, yet the city remains among the most dangerous in America. Federal intervention under President Trump is facing resistance from local leaders who claim recent reforms are working, despite alarming crime statistics.
The president cited alarming levels of violence and invoked rarely used executive power to take direct control of the city’s police force. D.C. officials argue crime is improving and federal overreach infringes on local authority.
America’s capital should be a beacon of safety, not a statistic for national violence. Constitutional conservatives must demand leadership that respects both local rights and the rule of law—without glossing over the facts.
Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.
