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29 Illegals Nabbed in One Night as DC Crime Crackdown Intensifies
President Donald Trump’s no-nonsense approach to restoring safety in America’s crumbling cities kicked into high gear this week, with federal forces sweeping through Washington, D.C., and hauling in dozens of criminals in a single night. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the operation’s success on Thursday, announcing that authorities had arrested 29 illegal immigrants amid a push to clean up the nation’s capital. This move comes as Trump vows to end the chaos fueled by years of liberal policies that turned urban areas into danger zones.
Leavitt appeared on “Fox & Friends” to detail the arrests, which occurred Wednesday night during a joint effort involving hundreds of Metropolitan Police Department officers and National Guard members. A total of 45 individuals were taken into custody, including the 29 illegal immigrants now held in detention. “There were 29 illegal aliens removed off of Washington, D.C.’s streets last night. Many of whom had final orders for removal,” Leavitt stated. She emphasized that these operations are yielding results daily thanks to federal task forces collaborating with local police who support the initiative.
“So these results are happening night after night because of the efforts of this federal task force that are working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department who agree with this effort,” Leavitt added. The arrests targeted serious offenders, with charges ranging from assault on police officers to possession of child s*x abuse material, illegal firearms, drug trafficking, and even an bizarre assault involving a Subway sandwich. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on X that three illegal firearms were seized during the raid.
The crackdown’s momentum built quickly. On Monday, the first night of operations, law enforcement nabbed 23 people for crimes including homicide, firearm offenses, lewd acts, stalking, and possession of high-capacity magazines. By Tuesday, that number nearly doubled to 43 arrests. Border czar Tom Homan, speaking on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” Wednesday, praised the partnership between MPD and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, declaring that Washington will no longer serve as a haven for illegals under Trump’s watch.
Leavitt also referenced a May poll from The Washington Post showing widespread frustration among D.C. residents, with 65% viewing crime as an “extremely” or “very serious” problem. “In fact, the Metropolitan Police Department Union stated that President Trump is right to do this, that crime has been totally out of control in the city and the residents of Washington, maybe not the journalists, because they don’t want to admit President Trump is right who live here, but the residents agree according to a Washington Post poll that 65% of D.C. residents say that crime is a very serious problem in the District of Columbia,” she said.
Mainstream outlets have tried to minimize the violence plaguing D.C. by pointing to manipulated MPD statistics from a disgraced former commander, but FBI data reveals only a modest 10% drop in violent crime since 2024. Trump’s team isn’t buying the spin, insisting that real action is needed to reverse the damage from Biden-era lax enforcement.
Beyond D.C., the Trump administration is pulling out all stops to secure cities nationwide, starting with a relentless assault on sanctuary policies that shield criminals. In April 2025, Trump signed an Executive Order cracking down on sanctuary cities, directing the Justice Department to enforce federal immigration laws and withhold funds from non-compliant locales. This followed lawsuits against holdouts like New York City, where officials defied deportation efforts, allowing dangerous elements to roam free.
The DOJ has published lists of defiant sanctuary cities and states, threatening legal action to force cooperation in Trump’s immigration sweep. By August, federal agents fanned out across D.C. as part of a 30-day takeover of local police, mobilizing 800 National Guard troops to target homeless encampments, gangs, and vagrants contributing to disorder. Trump has even floated seeking congressional approval for long-term federal control to ensure lasting peace.
In July, Trump issued another bombshell Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” redirecting federal grants to reward cities that ban open drug use, urban camping, and loitering while moving addicts and the mentally ill into treatment facilities. This policy shifts away from failed “housing first” models, prioritizing accountability and public safety over coddling criminals. Homelessness hit record highs under Biden, with over 274,000 on the streets nightly, many tied to drugs or mental issues fueling crime waves.
Trump’s deportation machine is revving up, removing thousands of criminal aliens and slashing illegal crossings by 75% through reinstated policies like Remain in Mexico. ICE deported over 300,000 offenders in 2024 alone, a pace accelerating in 2025 as sanctuary havens crumble. Cities like San Francisco, once defiant, now face backlash for claiming Trump’s crackdown makes America “less safe,” ignoring that zero illegals mean zero crimes from them.
Drawing from Project 2025 blueprints, the administration is expanding federal oversight of local prosecutors who soft-pedal crime, intervening in cases involving guns and drugs where liberals refuse to act. Trump has also pushed for death penalty use against heinous offenders, like those accused of s*xual crimes against minors, aiming for swift justice and deterrence.
Early results show promise: Violent crime in D.C. dropped 25% in the first half of 2025, with robberies down 26%, though carjackings remain elevated from pre-pandemic lows. Nationally, homicides and violence continue declining, a trend Trump credits to his tough stance despite critics denying his role.
Leftist media and Democrats decry these measures as overreach, but polls reveal voters prefer Trump’s crime-fighting record over Biden’s chaos. Sanctuary mayors whine about safety risks, yet Trump’s actions directly confront the gangs and migrants exploiting weak borders.
As federal forces patrol D.C. streets, residents breathe easier knowing Trump won’t let elitist journalists or out-of-touch bureaucrats dictate law enforcement.
