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Bret Baier Ticketed Amid Trump's Crime Crackdown

8/21/2025

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Bret Baier was filmed during a traffic stop in Georgetown, drawing attention as a Trump ally receiving a ticket.
This incident coincided with Trump's crime crackdown, resulting in increased National Guard presence in D.C.
Baier stated he was ticketed for using his wife's phone while driving and was surprised by the media coverage.
Despite the crackdown, D.C.'s violent crime rate is at its lowest in 30 years.

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Story summary

Bret Baier was filmed during a traffic stop in Georgetown, drawing attention as a Trump ally receiving a ticket.
This incident coincided with Trump's crime crackdown, resulting in increased National Guard presence in D.C.
Baier stated he was ticketed for using his wife's phone while driving and was surprised by the media coverage.
Despite the crackdown, D.C.'s violent crime rate is at its lowest in 30 years.