‘Will Soon Be Safest’: Trump Announces He'll Hold Presser Over Crime In Washington DC On Monday

Last Updated:August 10, 2025, 00:03 IST

President Trump announced a Monday press conference to address violent crime in DC, suggesting the use of the National Guard and control of the city's police force.

US President Donald Trump (Reuters Image)

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that a press conference would be held at the White House on Monday to address the increasing crime incidents in Washington, DC.

In a post on Truth Social, the US President claimed that Monday’s presser would end violent crime in the capital city.

“On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT," Trump posted on Truth Social.

The announcement came days after Trump said that he may use the National Guard to police the streets of Washington, DC.

Trump said the ramp-up of security would last for seven days, “with the option to extend as needed." On Wednesday, Trump threatened to take charge of the city’s police force following an attempted hijacking in which an administration staffer was injured.

Monday’s press conference is expected to outline the administration’s plans to address violent crime in the capital.

Last week, a US government official was assaulted by a group of teenagers. Police have detained two 15-year-olds and have said they’re still looking for other members of the group.

On May 21, 2025, two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The suspect was held at the spot and charged with murder of a foreign official, hate crimes, firearms offences.

On July 4, 2025, a 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern for Representative Ron Estes (R-KS), was killed in a drive-by shooting in Northeast D.C.

Shobhit Gupta

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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...

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August 10, 2025, 00:01 IST

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