During a recent White House press briefing, conservative media personality Benny Johnson openly criticized the media for their alleged falsehoods about the safety of Washington, D.C., drawing attention from political figures. Johnson, a long-time D.C. resident, detailed his personal encounters with crime, including violent incidents such as carjacking and arson, which he believes have been overlooked or downplayed by the press. In response, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the President’s approach to addressing the city’s crime issues. She cited a Washington Post survey highlighting the rising concern over crime in D.C. and criticized Democratic pushback, arguing it should be a unifying issue. The meeting reflected the ongoing tensions between political factions and media coverage regarding public safety in the nation’s capital.