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Trump Demands Youth Crime Crackdown Amid Record Low Violence

10/7/2025

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On October 5, 2025, Trump called for a crackdown on youth crime in Washington, D.C.
He warned, "If I allowed this to happen, CRIME would come roaring back."
Despite his claims, D.C.'s violent crime rates were at record lows before his federal intervention.
Troops will remain in D.C. until later this year, following the expiration of their initial deployment.

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On October 5, 2025, Trump called for a crackdown on youth crime in Washington, D.C.
He warned, "If I allowed this to happen, CRIME would come roaring back."
Despite his claims, D.C.'s violent crime rates were at record lows before his federal intervention.
Troops will remain in D.C. until later this year, following the expiration of their initial deployment.