Overview

• He announced a Monday press conference at the White House to outline measures he says will “essentially, stop violent crime” in the capital.
• Trump directed on Truth Social that homeless individuals must move out immediately with housing to be provided far from the city center.
• His posts specify that criminals in Washington need not relocate because they will be jailed swiftly under the new enforcement orders.
• A weeklong surge of federal agents from multiple agencies began August 8 to patrol high-traffic areas with the option to extend as needed.
• Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD data challenge the president’s narrative, noting a 26% year-to-date decline in violent crime and rejecting claims of a recent spike.