Let me tell you what’s really happening in our nation’s capital. For years, Democrats have promised safer streets. Instead? They’ve given us chaos. Their cities have become playgrounds for criminals while regular Americans live in fear. Sound familiar?
Here’s the thing that drives me crazy. These progressive politicians keep talking about “reimagining” policing. They brag about their made-up crime statistics. Meanwhile, real people are dying. Washington, D.C.—the symbol of American power—has become a warning about what happens when you care more about criminals than victims.
From Fox News:
President Donald Trump is considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington D.C., a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News ahead of a Monday morning Trump news conference on crime in the nation’s capital…
“Washington, D.C. will be LIBERATED today!,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. “Crime, Savagery, Filth, and Scum will DISAPPEAR. I will, MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN! The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER! I quickly fixed the Border (ZERO ILLEGALS in last 3 months!), D.C. is next!!!”
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ for Nation’s Capital
You know what I love about this? Trump’s not asking permission. Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol are already patrolling D.C. streets. That’s right—while Mayor Bowser was busy denying there’s a problem, Trump sent in the cavalry.
The president didn’t mince words at his 10 a.m. press conference. “The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER!” he declared. He’s not just talking about crime either. Trump wants to fix the “Cleanliness and the General Physical Renovation” of the capital. About time someone said it.
Here’s the kicker: The Democrats complained about Trump’s initial plans. So what did he do? He doubled down. Now we’re talking National Guard troops. Maybe even 1,000 of them. That’s what happens when you whine instead of fixing problems.
Rising Violence Demands Federal Action
Let’s talk facts. Mayor Bowser says there’s no crime spike. Really? The numbers tell a different story. D.C. had 112 murders in 2024. We’re only in August 2025, and the count is already at 99. Still think there’s no problem, Mayor?
But wait, it gets worse. Half of all carjackings since 2023? Done by kids. Some as young as 12. Twelve years old! And thanks to D.C.’s soft-on-crime policies, these kids know nothing will happen to them.
I’ve seen this movie before. A congressional staffer gets randomly shot near the Metro. A young couple from the Israeli embassy gets assassinated. Just last week, Edward “Big Balls” Coristine—yeah, that’s his real nickname—got beaten bloody trying to protect a woman. He works for Elon Musk’s government efficiency team. Even Trump’s own people aren’t safe!
Democrats Face Reality Check
So how does Mayor Bowser respond to all this? She goes on MSNBC—of course she does—and admits Trump can use federal troops. Then she says multiple times there’s no crime spike. Who’s she trying to fool? The bodies are piling up, but sure, everything’s fine.
Trump called Bowser “a good person who has tried.” That’s generous. He also said she’s had “many chances” and the crime keeps getting worse. The city keeps getting dirtier. Translation? Time’s up.
Remember when Democrats screamed about Trump’s plans? They said he was overreacting. Being authoritarian. All the usual complaints. So Trump said fine—let’s really fix this. He created the Making DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force back in March. Now he’s following through.
Here’s what makes me laugh. Trump literally wrote there will be “no ‘MR. NICE GUY'” when it comes to fixing D.C. You think he’s kidding? The man who says he fixed the border with “ZERO ILLEGALS in last 3 months” doesn’t do things halfway.
Think about what’s really happening here. D.C. has run itself since 1973. That’s over 50 years of local control. And what do we have to show for it? Murder. Carjackings. Homeless camps. Trash everywhere. Maybe it’s time to admit the experiment failed?
Key Takeaways
• Trump declared “Liberation Day” and may deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to D.C.
• Crime statistics expose Mayor Bowser’s denials: 99 homicides already in 2025
• Federal agents from ICE and CBP are already patrolling capital streets
• This showdown signals consequences for all Democrat-run cities failing on crime
Sources: Fox News, The Post Millennial
