Well, This Ought to Make Heads Explode All Across D.C.

https://pjmedia.com/ ^ | August 11, 2025 | Stephen Green

[bitt]

There probably isn't a bright red line or some official metric a city must measure up to — down to? — before being rated as Officially Ungovernable. But, if there is, surely Washington, D.C., crossed soon after the Martyrdom of St. George Floyd of Minneapolis.

"This is a safe city, but overhearing and witnessing gang threats and then watching the camera footage of the thuggery is disturbing," one D.C. resident told the Washington Post on Sunday. But — and I'm not making this up, so I'll quote WaPo reporters Olivia George, John D. Harden, and Jenny Gathright precisely — the resident who told them the city was safe was "speaking on the condition of anonymity over concerns of personal safety."

The mostly peaceful gang members tend toward violence when they hear you say they might not always be peaceful, I suppose.

Maybe that's why multiple sources inside D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office and within the Metropolitan Police Department indicated to WUSA9 News on Sunday that President Donald Trump will "definitely deploy the National Guard" throughout D.C. in an effort to curb crime and tackle the District's homeless crisis.

"It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!!" Trump posted to TruthSocial on Sunday, promising to "essentially, stop violent crime" in D.C.

Longtime conservative D.C. resident (they exist) Inez Stepman responded to the news by reminding X users that "DC is so geographically small and the crime is so out of control, there are basically no 'safe' neighborhoods."

"To put this in perspective, people exaggerate how dangerous NYC is, gets a lot of coverage, but it’s still not great. The murder rate in DC, accounting for size, is TEN TIMES that of New York."

[bitt]

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[GMMC0987]

Yeah DC’s stats look bad, but that’s after they’ve fudged the crime reporting statistics. It’s really much worse.

[know.your.why]

Make an example. Round up every degenerate caught in the target zone and lock them up...or better, ship em off to some foreign land.

[Ikeon]

I worked outside in D.C. for over 3 years. No where after dark, usually not alone near MLK bed, never had a problem getting assaulted or robbed. Keep your head on a swivel, keep you doors locked, and gtfo before dark.

bullet proof Wendy's and 1/2 the gas stations, it wasnt for no reason.

Autonomous blacks cant treat anyone or anything with dignity. Its just not possible.

pps.. wakanda is an absolute joke.

[kiryandil]

the resident who told them the city was safe was "speaking on the condition of anonymity over concerns of personal safety."

The Washington Clown Post beclowns itself.

[tumblindice]

Achtung! You Are Entering Liberal Wonderland: “The city is safe, but it is not safe.”
Literally this. lol

[Sequoyah101]

This will be interesting. Can’t wait for the exploding heads.

Congress attempted to repeal the home rule act this year but the proposal died in committee. Too bad.

[Liz]

Mayor Bowser acknowledged a “terrible spike in crime in 2023” but stated that the situation has improved in 2025, with violent crime and overall crime decreasing. She specifically pushed back against President Trump’s claims of an out-of-control crime situation, denying that the city is undergoing a massive spike. She also highlighted the city’s efforts in reducing crime and emphasized that the DC National Guard is “the president’s National Guard” and expressed concern about its potential misuse.

Defending the City’s Record: Bowser defended the District’s control of its police department and highlighted a two-year drop in violent crime, countering White House claims of out-of-control violence.

Addressing Trump’s Criticism that DC is “more violent than Baghdad” by calling such comparisons “hyperbolic and false,” according to The Guardian. Bowser expressed concern about the potential deployment of the D.C. National Guard, questioning their efficient use and stating it’s “not the most efficient use of our guard,” according to The Guardian. While defending the current situation, she did acknowledge a “terrible spike in crime in 2023”. Defending Local Authority: Bowser emphasized that the conditions necessary for the president to take control of the city’s police force under existing law are not currently present.

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Democrat Mayor Bowser is nothing but a rabid power-monger and prevaricator.

Bring Mayor is all she’s got
besides her numerous numbered offshore accounts
where city money gets laundered.

City income sure isnt going to keep taxpayers’ safe.

[MayflowerMadam]

“stated that the situation has improved in 2025”

Hmmmm ... the timing is sus.

[Liz]

Bowser stated that “the situation has improved in 2025”

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I have a feeling the pricey tax-paid “crisis expert” she hired told her to say that.

She’s much too dumb to think that up herself.....snx

[Rummyfan]

... the resident who told them the city was safe was "speaking on the condition of anonymity over concerns of personal safety."

OMG! That's just LOL funny.

[Cowgirl]

I thought something should done many years ago when they were voting in the Marian (spelling?) guy who was a convict.

[ken in texas]

- the situation has improved in 2025, with violent crime and overall crime decreasing -

Yeah, they fired the crime stats person that knew how to count. /s

[Colt1851Navy]

Lets compare the DC murder rate with Jackson, Mississippi, where being born a ‘Homie’ is fatal in 35% of the population.

[Sertorius]

They scooped the Babylon Bee again.

[Jaded]

Of course it improves when you tell the rank and file officers to not file reports.

[Resolute Conservative]

Marion Berry.

[KevinB]

Everything run by liberals is a sh*thole!

[KevinB]

I thought something should done many years ago when they were voting in the Marian (spelling?) guy who was a convict.

In typical DC fashion, they just reelected a council member who had just been kicked off the council for being recorded on camera taking bribes.