From the New York Post,
Carjackings plummet 87% in the nation’s capital during Trump’s crime crackdown, DC mayor says.
And not just carjackings,
Since Aug. 7, overall crime is down 15% in the District compared to the same 20-day period in August 2024…
…Wednesday’s data also showed homicides fell 38% from 2024, sex abuse was down 44% and robberies dropped 62% — from 119 cases to 45.
Property crime also declined by 12% during the Trump crackdown, while burglaries (47%) and motor vehicle thefts (35%) also declined signficantly.
Elsewhere, the Post reported today,
Trump’s DC takeover caused violence to plummet 45%, Dem mayor admits — as residents, biz owners say, ‘we feel much more safe
Last week, Rasmussen reported that, nationwide, a majority of voters favored Trump’s DC crime crackdown.
Even Democrats are noticing. Politico writes,
Trump Is Leaning in on Crime. Democrats Need a Better Response — and Fast.
You know a policy is working when even the wrong people feel compelled to do the right thing.
