Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown Yields 1,914 Arrests, 17 Violent Gangbangers, and 198 Firearms Seized

President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. has led to a significant reduction in violent crimes, with 13 days of zero homicides recorded in August. The operation, which involves hundreds of National Guard members and federal agencies, has resulted in the arrest of 1,914 individuals, including dozens on Thursday night. Among those arrested were an illegal immigrant on a terrorist watch list, a person of interest tied to a gun found abandoned on school property, and a confirmed member of the Florencia 13 gang.

Key Takeaways:

• Since August 7, 1,914 arrests have been made in connection with Trump's crime crackdown in D.C.
• The operation has led to the rescue of six missing children since August 7.
• 17 arrests of violent gangbangers, including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, have been made.
• 198 firearms have been seized in connection with the operation.
• The crime crackdown has yielded the clearance of 50 different homeless encampments across the city.
• President Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department on August 11, under section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which allows the president to assume emergency control of the capital's police force for 30 days.
• The National Guard's presence has been extended through November 30 to continue supporting the President's efforts to restore law and order in D.C.

Statistics:

• 1,914 arrests have been made since August 7 in connection with the crime crackdown.
• 17 arrests of violent gangbangers have been made, including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
• 198 firearms have been seized in connection with the operation.
• 50 different homeless encampments have been cleared across the city.
• 13 days of zero homicides were recorded in August.
• 6 missing children have been rescued since August 7.

Sources:

• Fox News Digital
• White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers
• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll
• District of Columbia Home Rule Act
• Fox News (previously reported)