Federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., has made more than 450 arrests since August 7, the White House confirmed.
Officials said 68 firearms were seized and three gang members, including an MS-13 member, were taken into custody. In addition, 48 homeless encampments were cleared across the city.
At the direction of @POTUS, our nation’s capital is a SAFER place—and we are just getting started.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 19, 2025
52 arrests were made last night, including an MS-13 gang member, and 9 firearms were taken off the streets.
Since our mission began, there have been a total of 465 arrests, 68…
On August 18 alone, federal officers made 52 arrests, highlighting the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on crime and disorder in the nation’s capital.
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