WASHINGTON — President Trump on Saturday touted his administration’s moves to address violence and crime in the nation’s capital, claiming it would soon be “one of the safest” cities in the United States.

The White House is expected to hold a news conference Monday to unveil further plans to “stop violent crime” in Washington, DC, after federal agents began rounding up drug-pushers, illegal handguns and culprits as part of a multi-agency crackdown.

“It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social . “Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT” 5

DC had the fourth-highest homicide rate among US cities in 2024, according to statistics compiled by the Center for Public Safety

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