Former President Donald J. Trump posted a series of updates on his Truth Social account on August 11, 2025, addressing crime in Washington, D.C., and announcing an extension of tariff suspensions on China.
In a post at 7:02 PM EST, Trump quoted DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton: "We completely agree with the President that crime in the District of Columbia is out of control and something needs to be done with it." This statement highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the nation's capital.
Later that evening, at 8:00 PM EST, Trump announced a policy decision regarding trade relations with China. He wrote: "I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP,"
A subsequent post at the same time included only a link without additional commentary: Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.11.25 08:00 PM EST https://t.co/yGVZvS4J1h
The mention of crime in Washington, D.C., comes amid persistent debates over public safety and policing in major U.S. cities, including calls from law enforcement officials and policymakers for increased resources and reforms.
The extension of tariff suspensions reflects ongoing negotiations between the United States and China regarding trade policies, which have been subject to periodic adjustments under both the Trump and Biden administrations as part of broader efforts to manage economic relations between the two countries.
