JUSTTHENEWS (Lane Smith) - DC transit officials say fare evader have cost system $50M this year, crackdown gets mixed response
DC area Metrobus commuters now punished for evading fares
DC area Metrobus commuters now punished for evading fares
'People will pay the fare, or they will be taken off the bus'
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Crime in Washington, D.C. has seen a dramatic decrease in early 2026, with homicides dropping 80 percent, robberies down 58 percent, and overall crime down by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2025.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and federal law enforcement agencies have contributed […] The post Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Has Slashed Crime, 80% Drop in Homicides. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Crime in Washington, D.C. has seen a dramatic decrease in early 2026, with homicides dropping 80 percent, robberies down 58 percent, and overall crime down by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2025. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and federal law enforcement agencies have contributed to these results through targeted interventions. WHEN & WHERE: The data reflects crime statistics in Washington, D.C. for the early weeks of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. IMPACT: The significant decline in crime demonstrates the effectiveness of the President’s law and order policies, offering a model for other cities to follow. IN FULL President Donald…Open