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Donald Trump: “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.”

On the recordAugust 12, 2025
Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
theintercept.com
Aug 12, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Trump's remarks on crime in Washington, D.C. during a news conference.

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