Trump confronted by angry protesters amid his Washington, DC press conference on rising crime: See Photos
President Trump’s press conference addressing the federal crime crackdown in DC sparks protests in the capital.
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During the press conference, key figures including U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro stood together addressing crime issues and more about Washington, DC. Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)
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US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro spoke at a White House press conference about the deployment of federal law enforcement agents in Washington, aiming to strengthen the local police presence and address ongoing security concerns in the capital.REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst(REUTERS)
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Trump spoke at a news conference at teh White House, highlighting his administration’s response to crime in the city and announcing new federal measures to support public safety efforts. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)
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Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops and placed the Washington police under federal control to combat crime in the U.S. capital. Speaking at the White House, he declared, “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we're going to take our capital back.” (Photo by AFP)(AFP)
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