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Trump Threatens Action as Carjacking Injures Software Engineer

8/6/2025

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Trump Responds to Carjacking

In a shocking carjacking attempt in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old software engineer Edward Coristine was injured by a group of ten assailants. President Trump reacted strongly, threatening federal intervention, insisting crime is "totally out of control," even as violent crime has actually decreased by 26% this year. Two 15-year-old suspects have been apprehended.

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Trump Threatens Intervention

President Trump issued a stark warning to Washington, D.C., threatening federal intervention after the brutal beating of former government employee Edward Coristine. He condemned local leaders for their inability to curb rampant youth gang violence, asserting that criminals operate with impunity. Trump’s call for enhanced safety in the capital underscores a growing urgency for change.

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Trump Responds to Carjacking

In a shocking carjacking attempt in Washington, D.C., 19-year-old software engineer Edward Coristine was injured by a group of ten assailants. President Trump reacted strongly, threatening federal intervention, insisting crime is "totally out of control," even as violent crime has actually decreased by 26% this year. Two 15-year-old suspects have been apprehended.

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