President Donald Trump has publicly commended Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for her collaboration with the Trump administration in a federal crime crackdown, calling the city a ‘crime-free zone’ following the deployment of National Guard troops. Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that Bowser’s partnership has resulted in dramatic crime reductions, with approval ratings rising by 25% in a short period.
He contrasted her efforts with other Democratic leaders, accusing them of failing to address violent crime effectively. Trump’s comments were accompanied by reports citing significant drops in carjackings, violent crime, and illegal gun recoveries in D.C. since the federal surge began. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed recent arrests and gun seizures, underscoring the impact of the operation. Trump has also indicated his intent to expand similar measures to other Democratic-run cities.