Violent Crime, Homelessness, and Fentanyl in DC: What to Know

Violent Crime, Homelessness, and Fentanyl in DC: What to Know

Federal and local law enforcement officers investigate a suspect’s vehicle on South Capitol Street in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025.Alex Wong/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—After multiple high-profile violent crimes in Washington, President Donald Trump has taken over D.C.’s police department and activated its National Guard.

At an Aug. 11 press conference, Trump said he would “rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor,” declaring a public safety emergency.

Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

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