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Trump live updates: President to host press conference after Truth Social rant about crime in DC, FBI and Mayor Muriel Bowser
President demands homeless move out of capital ‘immediately’
Publicising his press conference yesterday, Trump declared on Truth Social: “I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before.”
He added: “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital.
“The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong.”
Gustaf Kilander has more.
Joe Sommerlad11 August 2025 11:00
Official figures on DC crime statistics contradict Trump
While Trump has threatened to “federalize” Washington after claiming violent crime is “out of control” in the capital, police figures found rates had actually dropped 35 percent there in 2024 alone.
Rhian Lubin takes a closer look.
Joe Sommerlad11 August 2025 10:45
Donald Trump to host press conference on plan to address violent crime in Washington, DC
The president has announced that he will be holding a press conference at 10am ET (3pm GMT) today to address what he says is the “out of control” state of violent crime in Washington, D.C, a verdict not supported by the official figures.
Here’s more from Gustaf Kilander.
Joe Sommerlad11 August 2025 10:30
Good morning
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Trump administration as the president prepares to deliver a major address on crime in Washington, D.C.
Joe Sommerlad11 August 2025 10:15