Staff Reports
In a bold move that’s sure to make the elite squirm, President Donald Trump is taking decisive action to tackle crime head-on. Recently, he took command of Washington, D.C.’s crime problem, and is now considering expanding this effective approach to other cities drowning in chaos, like Chicago. Trump’s determination to restore safety in America should be applauded, not criticized—yet liberals predictably scream and stomp their feet, unable to comprehend the realities on the ground.
The evidence is undeniable: Washington’s streets are seeing a newfound calm thanks to the president’s no-nonsense strategy. After regaining control of D.C.’s crime-ridden landscape, the city experienced a remarkable week with zero homicides. Let that sink in. But of course, facts don’t seem to matter to leftist leaders like Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson. Instead of supporting initiatives that protect his citizens from rampant crime, Johnson whines about perceived threats to so-called “historic progress.” What progress? Locals continue to suffer while ivory tower liberals play politics from their plush offices.
President Trump says Chicago is the next target for a crime crackdown after DC:
"Chicago's a mess. You have an incompetent mayor, grossly incompetent. And we'll straighten that one out probably next… that will be our next one… and it won't even be tough." pic.twitter.com/RGlanxggA1
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 22, 2025
Trump’s crime-fighting measures are already bearing fruit. Hundreds of arrests have been made, dozens of illegal weapons confiscated, and vicious criminals like suspected MS-13 members taken off the streets. Yet, despite this overwhelming success, Democratic leaders remain lodged in their delusions, opposing any measures that challenge their deeply flawed and ineffective policies.
The liberal establishment is quick to criticize from their moral high ground, but when it comes to ensuring real safety, their strategy has been an unmitigated disaster. Residents deserve action, not hollow promises and virtue signaling. Isn’t it time to prioritize law-abiding citizens over political games? How long must communities wait for Democrats to wake up to the strategic genius of Trump’s straightforward American-first agenda?
