Some Believe Trump’s Takeover of D.C. Police Is a Necessary Solution to an Unending Crime Epidemic

August 19, 2025

This opinion piece by Craig J. DeLuz praises President Trump's decision to assert federal control over Washington D.C.'s police force through the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The author argues this intervention is necessary due to D.C.'s rising crime rates, including 200 homicides in 2023, doubled car thefts, and tripled carjackings over five years.

Who is affected

Washington D.C. residents, particularly Black and low-income communities
D.C. Police force and the D.C. Police Union
Victims of crime in Washington D.C.
Citizens and visitors in the nation's capital

What action is being taken

President Trump is invoking the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to assert federal control over D.C.'s police force
800 members of the National Guard are being mobilized to address crime in D.C.
The federal government is increasing police presence and reshaping law enforcement authority in Washington D.C.
The D.C. Police Union is supporting the federal intervention

Why it matters

D.C. recorded 200 homicides in 2023 at its fastest pace ever
The murder rate in D.C. now surpasses cities like Bogotá and Mexico City
Car thefts have doubled and carjackings have more than tripled in just five years
According to a Washington Post poll, Black and low-income residents are particularly concerned about rising crime rates
People of color are disproportionately victims of violent crime in D.C. and nationwide

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint