“This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the citys local leadership…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that Washington D.C. faces a “dire public safety crisis” directly caused by failures of local leadership is only partially supported by the facts. While D.C. did experience a spike in crime in recent years, recent data from the Metropolitan Police Department shows a significant decline in violent crime in 2025. Assertions of a worsening crisis contradict…
“The murder rate in Washington today is higher than that of Bogotá, Colombia…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that Washington D.C.’s current murder rate is higher than Bogotá, Colombia’s, is accurate according to recent official data. In 2024, Washington D.C. reported a murder rate of approximately 26.6–27.54 per 100,000 residents, while Bogotá’s rate was 15.1 per 100,000. While the comparison reflects statistical reality, it is important to note varying data collection methods, reporting periods,…
“Today we are declaring a public safety emergency in the District of Columbia…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s post claiming that a public safety emergency was declared in the District of Columbia on August 11, 2025 is factually accurate. Multiple major news outlets confirm that President Trump made this declaration, invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, and deployed the National Guard, placing D.C. police under federal control. However, the statistical rationale cited…
“Washington, D.C. will be LIBERATED today! 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!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The social media post from President Trump claims that Washington D.C. will be “liberated” from crime and disorder, asserts he fixed the southern border with “ZERO ILLEGALS in last 3 months,” and states that crime in D.C. will disappear as a result of his intervention. The reference to liberating D.C. aligns factually with his press conference and federal…
“LIBERATION DAY IN D.C. WE ARE TAKING OUR CAPITAL BACK!!!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The statement “LIBERATION DAY IN DC WE ARE TAKING OUR CAPITAL BACK” is partially anchored in fact. Verified statements from Trump on Truth Social do include the sentiment “We want our Capital BACK” and reference aggressive federal intervention in Washington, D.C. However, the phrase “Liberation Day” is not present in any official communication and appears to be user-generated…