Rob Schmitt hit the nail on the head when he called Washington D.C. a crime-ridden dump. Our nation’s capital has become an embarrassment to hardworking Americans everywhere. The city that houses our government should be a shining example of safety and prosperity.
The numbers tell a shocking story about liberal leadership failures. D.C.’s crime rate is more than double the national average, making it one of America’s most dangerous cities. In 2023, the city reached a grim milestone with 274 homicides, the highest in twenty years.
Neighborhoods like Anacostia have become war zones under Democrat control. With over 10 crimes per 1,000 residents, families can’t even walk their streets safely. This is what happens when soft-on-crime politicians put criminals before victims.
The recent data shows some improvement in 2025, but don’t let liberals fool you. Homicides are down 12 percent and violent crime dropped 26 percent, but only because things got so bad that even D.C. residents demanded action. Motor vehicle thefts remain sky-high, showing criminals still run wild.
These small improvements came only after years of conservative voices demanding law and order. When patriots like Rob Schmitt speak truth to power, politicians finally listen. The pressure from real Americans forced D.C. leaders to get serious about crime.
But we can’t celebrate yet when our capital city is still a dangerous mess. Robbery, assault, and theft remain daily threats for residents and visitors alike. This is supposed to be the crown jewel of American democracy.
Liberal policies created this disaster through years of coddling criminals and defunding police. Soft prosecutors and activist judges turned D.C. streets into hunting grounds for thugs. Working families pay the price for elite liberal experiments.
Americans deserve better than a crime-ridden capital city. We need leaders who will back the blue, lock up criminals, and restore law and order to our streets. Until then, D.C. remains a shameful symbol of liberal failure.