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DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force hits 1 year with 16,000 arrests
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force marks its first anniversary after making over 16,000 arrests since its launch in August 2025, following a crime emergency declared by President Trump.
- The task force's efforts have included arrests of 35 homicide suspects, over 100 gang members, 3,200 narcotics arrests, seizure of nearly 2,000 illegal guns, and the recovery of 25 missing children.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and White House officials credit the operation with significantly reducing violent crime and improving safety and quality of life in Washington, D.C.
- The initiative involved deploying federal agents and National Guard troops to the city, a move that faced criticism from Democratic leaders and local officials, including Mayor Muriel Bowser.
- The mission honors the sacrifice of National Guard members, including Spc. Sarah Beckstrom who died after being ambushed, highlighting the ongoing commitment of law enforcement and military personnel to protect the capital.
