‘Crime-Free Zone’: Trump declares DC safe after federal control, highlights crackdown and arrests

US President Donald Trump has declared Washington, DC, a ; ‘crime-free zone’ just 12 days after placing the city under federal control. Posting on Truth Social, Trump highlighted arrests, firearms seizures, and a drop in major crimes, including gang-related and firearm violations. About 800 National Guard troops and federal agents were deployed, resulting in over 700 arrests and 91 illegal firearms seized, reflecting a significant crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital.