Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States and a frequent commentator on social media, made several posts on August 11, 2025, regarding crime rates in Washington, D.C., and his assessment of the city's leadership.
In one post dated August 11, 2025, Trump shared a link with the message: "President Trump News Community https://t.co/R6kTx7jSNF".
Later that day, he commented on crime statistics by stating: "The murder rate in Washington today is higher than that of Bogotá, Colombia… https://t.co/xZf9B8oh7A" (posted at 18:38 UTC).
In another post shortly after, Trump criticized local officials in Washington, D.C.: "This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the city's local leadership… https://t.co/ihi3jLWbo1" (posted at 18:40 UTC).
Crime rates in Washington, D.C. have been a topic of national discussion. While there have been periods when violent crime increased in the city, comparisons to international cities such as Bogotá are often debated among experts for their accuracy and context. Public safety concerns and debates over municipal governance have been recurring themes in both local and national political discourse.
