Trump’s DC Law-And-Order Blitz Marks 1-Yr With Eye-Popping Haul Of Suspects

The operation resulted in the arrests of 35 suspects of homicide, more than 100 known gang members, more than 3,200 arrests on narcotics charges, the seizure of nearly 2,000 illegal guns, and the recovery and return home of 25 missing children, a White House official said.

“President Trump has transformed our nation’s capital from a crime-ridden city into a safe and beautiful haven for residents and visitors alike. The President’s Safe and Beautiful Task Force has made more than 16,000 arrests, including murderers, sex offenders, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals,” said White House spokesperson Lauren Bis.

“The Task Force has driven down crime, beautified the city, and improved quality of life for countless individuals,” Bis added.

It came after the June 2025 killing of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian, 21, and a string of high-profile violent crimes, including the beating of a former DOGE staffer and the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy in a case involving MS-13 gang members.

“The men and women of the U.S. Marshals Service, along with our partners from so many federal and local agencies, have tirelessly worked to make D.C. safer for those who live here and for those who visit our nation’s capital,” said U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta.

“This operation shows the relentless dedication we have to investigate and apprehend the most violent, dangerous fugitives,” Serralta added.

“When law enforcement works together, the impact is exponential. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is proof of that the whole-of-government approach works,” Serralta continued.

Last year, Trump beefed up Washington, D.C.’s federal law enforcement presence, sending hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops to fight crime.