Virginia National Guard airmen, in Washington, D.C., 2021 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr) The DC crime rate has plummeted during the thirty days since President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., deployed the National Guard and federalized the DC police. Carjackings dropped by 87% during the first 20 days of the operation compared with the same period in 2024. Police statistics show violent crime fell 17%, property crime 18%, and motor vehicle theft 35% compared to the prior 30 days. Since the deployment, Washington has recorded seven homicides, well below this year’s monthly average of more than 12. Authorities have reported 2,177 arrests, including 20 gang members, and seized 222 firearms. T hey also rescued seven missing children…
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