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Crime rates in Washington DC were at historic highs when Trump declared a public safety emergency.

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False. Violent crime in DC hit a 30-year low in 2024, and robberies dropped 28% in 2025 before Trump's takeover. The Justice Department confirmed DC had reached its lowest crime levels in decades. Tru...

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