The palpable success of President Donald Trump’s decisive law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., has created an undeniable and politically inconvenient reality for his detractors. This triumph is so evident that even the city’s Democratic Mayor, Muriel Bowser, felt compelled to publicly acknowledge the staggering results, much to the certain chagrin of the liberal media and the progressive wing of her own party.
Despite their relentless efforts to paint this necessary action as an “authoritarian takeover,” the empirical data, as cited by Mayor Bowser herself, presents an argument too powerful to ignore with partisan rhetoric. The numbers reveal a truth that the left finds deeply troubling: President Trump’s strategy is not only effective but is actively making American citizens safer.
D.C. Mayor Bowser: We “greatly appreciate” the surge.
“The difference between this 20-day period of this federal surge and last year represents a 87% reduction in carjackings” in the city, she says, adding that “neighborhoods feel safer and are safer” because of it. pic.twitter.com/H3JjJprK4y— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) August 27, 2025
In her press conference, Mayor Bowser provided concrete statistics that validate the entire premise of the surge. “We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city,” she stated, directly contradicting the fearmongering narrative. She highlighted the most significant improvement, noting, “Carjackings were the ‘most troubling’ crime that plagued D.C. in 2023 and they have decreased in recent years… in the 20 days since the federal takeover, there has been an 87% drop in carjackings compared to the same period last year.” Furthermore, she cited a “15% fall in crime overall in the district during that same period.”
These are not minor adjustments; they are a monumental testament to the effectiveness of strong, coordinated law enforcement action championed by the Trump administration.
The mayor’s comments extended beyond mere statistics to the very feeling of security now returning to the nation’s capital. “We know that when carjackings go down, when use of gun goes down, when homicide or robbery go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer, so this surge has been important to us,” Bowser affirmed.
This statement underscores the profound human impact of President Trump’s policies—an impact that the liberal media consistently downplays or ignores in favor of promoting a soft-on-crime ideology that has wreaked havoc on American cities. The surge has led to tangible outcomes, including “more stops that have resulted in the seizure of illegal guns” and more “accountability in the system” that “is driving down illegal behavior.”
It is a profound shame that the entrenched hatred for President Trump within the Democratic Party and their media allies is so potent that they would genuinely prefer to see rampant crime continue than to give credit where it is overwhelmingly due. Their commitment to a false narrative outweighs their commitment to public safety.
DC @MayorBowser releases data showing crime down significantly during federal surge compared to last year at same time and previous 20 days. Crime down significantly in every category. Compared to 2024 Violent crime down 45% Carjacking down 87% Overall down 15%. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/ywY5i7jqEa
— Mark Segraves (@SegravesNBC4) August 27, 2025
While they cloaked their opposition in hysterical terms of authoritarianism, the Trump administration, working with local officials like Mayor Bowser and Attorney General Pam Bondi, was diligently crafting a solution that produces lifesaving results. The liberal media’s silence on this success, or their attempts to spin it negatively, is a glaring act of journalistic malpractice that exposes their true priorities: opposing Trump at all costs, even if it means turning a blind eye to the suffering of citizens. The undeniable success in D.C. stands as a powerful rebuke to every critic and a validation of President Trump’s unwavering support for law and order.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
