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Trump's Task Force Clears 142 Encampments, Cuts Homicides 61%

3/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked one year since launching the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.
The task force cleared 142 homeless encampments and arrested over 11,200 people, including gang members and narcotics offenders.
Homicides dropped 61%.
Wait times for concealed carry permits decreased from four months to one day.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rodgers said task force will continue its work, with potential expansions to Chicago and Memphis.

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked one year since launching the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force.
The task force cleared 142 homeless encampments and arrested over 11,200 people, including gang members and narcotics offenders.
Homicides dropped 61%.
Wait times for concealed carry permits decreased from four months to one day.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rodgers said task force will continue its work, with potential expansions to Chicago and Memphis.