President Trump said he will seek cooperation from Republican lawmakers to extend deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. Such a move in Congress would likely need Democratic support.

Despite President Donald Trump's claims about Washington, D.C., the city's crime rates have fallen. But many residents have fears about public safety.

But according to crime figures published by Washington DC's Metropolitan Police (MPDC), violent offences fell after peaking in 2023 and in 2024 hit their lowest level in 30 years. They are continuing to fall, according to preliminary data for 2025.