No murders occurred in D.C. for more than one week under Trump's federal crime crackdown

Both property crime and violent crime are down, according to CNN.

Published: August 24, 2025 3:54pm

There haven't been any reported murders in Washington, D.C. for more than one week under President Trump's federal crime crackdown.

Both property crime and violent crime are down, according to CNN.

The last murder took place shortly after Trump beefed up security in the nation's capital with National Guard troops on August 12.

CrimeResearch.org said the odds of the murder rate coming down to that level in Washington, D.C., prior to the increased federal security presence, was 0.35% based on 2024 data, and 0.58% based on the first seven months of 2025.

The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook

Links

Unlock unlimited access

  • No Ads Within Stories
  • No Autoplay Videos
  • VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team.
  • Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.
  • Just the News Spotlight

    Support Just the News