Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, posted a series of messages on Truth Social on August 21, 2025, highlighting his visit with federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., and commenting on crime rates in the city.
In a post dated August 22, 2025, Trump stated: "A Great Honor to visit some of the federal agents and National Guard troops working to Make Washington, D.C. Safe!" He included a link to his Truth Social post from earlier that evening.
Another post made shortly after referenced the same visit: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.21.25 05:52 PM EST https://t.co/RnKeIWH3wE"
Later that day, Trump commented on crime statistics in the city: "The crime numbers are way down! I just wanted to thank you—you’re doing incredible…."
Trump's posts come amid ongoing national attention on public safety measures in major U.S. cities and efforts by local and federal authorities to address concerns about crime and security. As a former president and prominent political figure, Trump's visits and statements continue to draw significant public interest.
