Folks In D.C. Already Feeling Safer, Praise Trump For Crime Crackdown

On Monday, Trump signed an executive order declaring a crime emergency in D.C., and moved to protect public servants, citizens, and tourists, citing staggering crime statistics.

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“Went on a run through DC tonight. Insane amount of people out doing the same,” James Laverty posted to X on Thursday. “Cops everywhere but the vibe was different. People feel safe again. Common sense prevails.”

Journalist and commentator Katie Pavlich also noticed the swift changes in D.C.

“First time at Union Station this morning since Trump’s crime crackdown and there wasn’t a single crazy person screaming, vagrant or person doing drugs. Instead, lots of families visiting D.C.,” she wrote. “Wonderful!!!”

Additionally, a woman’s video posted to TikTok and X, which commented on the safe vibes of the D.C. area, went viral, racking up millions of views.

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In another post, the woman said it’s “real quiet in the city, real livable, real ‘I like that,’” adding that this was due to “Trump’s Law.”

However, elected Democrats — including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and California Governor Gavin Newsom — are complaining about Trump’s efforts in D.C.

Gov. Newsom, for example, suggested Trump is a “dictator” for cleaning up the city.