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DC Restaurant Reservations Plummet Amid Increased Security Measures

8/18/2025

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Restaurant reservations in D.C. fell over 25%, with a 31% drop by Wednesday following Trump's federal law enforcement actions.
Local bars reported customer losses of up to 75%.
The National Guard is increasing troop presence to approximately 1,500, including armed deployments.
Despite claims of rising crime, D.C. violent crime decreased by 26% compared to last year.
The crackdown has affected homeless encampments, raising concerns about treatment of unhoused individuals.

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Restaurant reservations in D.C. fell over 25%, with a 31% drop by Wednesday following Trump's federal law enforcement actions.
Local bars reported customer losses of up to 75%.
The National Guard is increasing troop presence to approximately 1,500, including armed deployments.
Despite claims of rising crime, D.C. violent crime decreased by 26% compared to last year.
The crackdown has affected homeless encampments, raising concerns about treatment of unhoused individuals.