ABC Anchor Concedes the Facts as Trump’s DC Crackdown Shows Significant Results

 

Trump Federalization of Washington D.C. Brings Mixed Reactions

The Trump federalization of Washington D.C. followed a declaration of a “crime emergency,” prompting mixed responses. Media and residents quickly shared personal experiences related to safety in the capital.

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ABC News anchor Kyra Phillips described being “jumped” just two blocks from her studio within the last two years. She highlighted other incidents involving network employees near the bureau.

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Phillips emphasized that statistics may show declines, but residents still face crime daily. “We can talk about numbers going down, but crime is happening every single day,” she said.

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Crime Trends Amid Federalization

Violent crime in Washington, D.C., reportedly dropped 26% compared to 2024, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). However, the MPD recorded 99 homicides in 2025 so far.

D.C. Police Commander Michael Pulliam is under investigation for allegedly manipulating crime statistics, NBC4 Washington reported. He denies wrongdoing, though the department suspended him.

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