Trump Held His Biggest White House Briefing Ever
Alongside Pam Bondi & Pete Hegseth, he dropped major announcements and clues about what’s coming next.
Everyone should read these biggest changes.
Here’s what’s coming and why it’s the biggest societal shift in U.S. history:🧵
1/ The Federal Takeover Declaration
Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act:
• DC police now under direct federal control
• AG Pam Bondi takes command
• DEA's Terry Cole becomes interim commissioner
"This is Liberation Day in DC, and we're going to take our capital back."
2/ The Military Deployment Orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced immediate action:
• 800 DC National Guard troops deploying to streets
• Additional specialized units on standby
• Federal military backup if needed
"They will be strong. They will be tough and they will stand with their law enforcement partners."
3/ The Shocking Crime Statistics
Trump revealed DC's murder rate compared globally:
• 41 per 100,000 - "number one that we can find anywhere in the world"
• Higher than Bogota, Colombia and Mexico City
• Car thefts doubled in 5 years
• Carjackings more than tripled
4/ The Secret Weekend Operations
The federal surge was already underway:
• 500 federal agents deployed last week
• FBI, ATF, DEA, Park Police, US Marshall Service involved
• "Dozens of arrests" made over the weekend
• Criminal photos displayed at briefing
5/ The Triggering Incident
What sparked this unprecedented action (trigger warning):
Former DOGE employee "savagely beaten by a band of roving thugs after defending a young woman from an attempted carjacking."
Left "dripping in blood" with broken nose and concussion.
6/ The Enforcement Philosophy Revealed
Trump's message to criminals:
"They fight back until you knock the hell out of them because it's the only language they understand."
On protesters spitting at police: "You spit and we hit and they get hit real hard."
7/ The Homeless Camp Elimination
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's progress report:
• Over 70 homeless camps already removed since Trump's executive order
• US Park Police now "allowed to enforce the law"
Trump: "We're getting rid of the slums, too. We have slums here."
8/ The Cash Bail System Overhaul
Trump announced sweeping changes:
• Federal statute changes to eliminate cash bail
• "Every place where you have no cash bail is a disaster"
• Republican Congress support secured for passage
• Will extend beyond DC to other cities
9/ The Putin Summit Bombshell
Trump revealed his Friday plans:
• Meeting Vladimir Putin in Russia
• "I'm going to be telling him you got to end this war"
• Land swapping negotiations expected
10/ The Juvenile Crime Crackdown
US Atty Pirro's warning:
• Current system: violent juveniles "go to family court and they get to do yoga and arts and crafts"
• New approach: adult crimes deserve adult penalties
"These kids understand we can't touch them. Because the laws are weak."
11/ The National Success Numbers
FBI Director Kash Patel's enforcement update:
• 4,000 child victims identified (33% increase this year)
• 1,500 kg of fentanyl seized (enough to kill 115 million Americans)
• 19,000 arrests in 2025 (double last year's rate)
• Murder rates "on track to be lowest in US history"
12/ The Legal Authority Limits
Trump can control DC police for 30 days initially under Home Rule Act.
Extensions require Congressional notification.
But Trump warned: "We will bring in the military if needed."
Full takeover needs Congress to repeal 1973 Home Rule Act.
13/ Why This All Matters
This represents the most significant federal intervention in DC since 1973:
• First time Section 740 used for crime control
• Sets precedent for other cities Trump mentioned (Chicago, LA)
• Tests constitutional limits of federal vs. local authority
• Could reshape urban policing nationwide
Trump: "Other cities are hopefully watching this."
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