Folks in our nation’s capital are already feeling safer since President Donald Trump, mere days ago, started cracking down on crime in Washington, D.C.
On Monday, Trump signed an executive order declaring a crime emergency in D.C., and moved to protect public servants, citizens, and tourists, citing staggering crime statistics.
The president has already federalized D.C.’s police department and deployed 800 National Guard troops to help with this effort. Additionally, the city is now cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), tackling illegal immigration.
“Went on a run through DC tonight. Insane amount of people out doing the same,” James Laverty posted to X on Thursday. “Cops everywhere but the vibe was different. People feel safe again. Common sense prevails.”
Went on a run through DC tonight. Insane amount of people out doing the same. Cops everywhere but the vibe was different. People feel safe again. Common sense prevails. Mile time didn’t. pic.twitter.com/SJHIMIiEfy
— James Laverty (@JamesLaverty45) August 14, 2025
Journalist and commentator Katie Pavlich also noticed the swift changes in D.C.
“First time at Union Station this morning since Trump’s crime crackdown and there wasn’t a single crazy person screaming, vagrant or person doing drugs. Instead, lots of families visiting D.C.,” she wrote. “Wonderful!!!”
First time at Union Station this morning since Trump’s crime crackdown and there wasn’t a single crazy person screaming, vagrant or person doing drugs. Instead, lots of families visiting D.C. Wonderful!!! pic.twitter.com/axTanM4iFj
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) August 15, 2025
Additionally, a woman’s video posted to TikTok and X, which commented on the safe vibes of the D.C. area, went viral, racking up millions of views.
“Finally able to chill at a red light with my windows down, not worried about if one of them young n****s is coming,” TikTok user bigdawglexi said, as highlighted by the New York Post. “Riding through the city, feeling more safe than I ever felt.”
In another post, the woman said it’s “real quiet in the city, real livable, real ‘I like that,’” adding that this was due to “Trump’s Law.”
Incredible stuff coming out of D.C.
“Finally able to chill at a red light with my windows down not worried about if one of them young n**gas is coming… feelin more safe than I ever felt.”
Trump just pulled off the most impressive domestic policy achievement in generations. pic.twitter.com/z9uli5SXZR
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) August 15, 2025
However, elected Democrats — including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and California Governor Gavin Newsom — are complaining about Trump’s efforts in D.C.
Gov. Newsom, for example, suggested Trump is a “dictator” for cleaning up the city.
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