Trump Vows He’s Going to ‘Stop Violent Crime’ In DC With a Single Press Conference

Zachary Leeman Aug 9th, 2025, 11:56 am

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President Donald Trump announced a press conference to occur Monday that he promises will “essentially, stop violent crime” in Washington, D.C.

In a Saturday Truth Social post, the president blasted D.C. as one of the most “dangerous” cities in the world while announcing his press conference.

“On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT,” Trump wrote.

The announcement follows Trump ordering an inc

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