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Trump holds press conference on crime in Washington, DC
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference in which President Donald Trump announced the federalization of DC police and National Guard deployment to address what he incorrectly claims is record violent crime in the nation's capital during a press conference at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on August 11, 2025. Contrary to Trump’s claims, violent crime in tWashington has declined by 26% in the last year. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
| Category | Politics |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
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