Trump Signs Executive Order to Overhaul Public Safety and Quality of Life in Washington, D.C.

The 'Make Our Nation’s Capital Safe' initiative establishes a federal task force to address crime, enforce quality-of-life laws, and beautify public spaces.

President Donald Trump signed the 'Make Our Nation’s Capital Safe' executive order, launching a federal initiative to address crime and urban challenges in Washington, D.C.
The order creates the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force to increase law enforcement presence and enforce quality-of-life laws, such as cracking down on public drug use and vandalism.
Measures include strengthening pretrial detention policies, expediting concealed carry licenses for law-abiding citizens, and supporting D.C.'s forensic crime lab accreditation.
The National Park Service is tasked with clearing homeless encampments and graffiti from federal lands as part of a broader beautification effort.
The administration cites a rise in violent and property crimes in 2023 as justification, despite reported decreases in crime rates in 2024.