JUST IN: President Trump Marks Historic Milestone in Washington, D.C. Safety and Announces Major J&J Investment

 

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President Trump Marks Historic Milestone in Washington, D.C. Safety and Announces Major Johnson & Johnson Investment

The White House
August 18, 2025

President Donald J. Trump visited federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. today, thanking them for their service and commitment to restoring law and order in the nation’s capital. The visit comes amid historic progress in making D.C. safe again.

“For the first time in a long time, D.C. has gone seven days without a homicide,” local news outlets reported, underscoring the success of the Trump Administration’s bold crackdown on crime.

Recent statistics show dramatic improvements across the city:

• Carjackings down 83%

• Robberies down 46%

• Car thefts down 21%

• Overall violent crime down 22%

In just the past week alone, authorities have made 550 arrests for crimes including assault on a police officer, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, involuntary manslaughter, child abuse, and driving under the influence. Law enforcement has also removed dozens of criminal illegal immigrants from the streets, including an MS-13 gang member and another suspect charged with sex crimes against a child.

Meanwhile, dozens of homeless encampments have been cleared and graffiti is being cleaned up as part of the administration’s broader mission to restore the glory and prestige of the capital city.

One Big Beautiful Bill Driving Investment

Beyond public safety, President Trump’s economic agenda continues to fuel record-breaking investment in U.S. manufacturing. Today, Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 billion investment to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This follows the company’s $55 billion commitment earlier this year to expand operations across America.

Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, credited President Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act for driving the surge in domestic investment:

“With the recent signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, we continue to expand our investment in the U.S. to lead the next era of healthcare innovation.”

From safer streets in Washington, D.C. to renewed leadership in American manufacturing, President Trump’s agenda is delivering results for the American people.

FAQs: President Trump’s D.C. Safety Milestone & Johnson & Johnson Investment

Q1. What milestone did Washington, D.C. recently achieve under President Trump?
For the first time in years, Washington, D.C. went seven consecutive days without a homicide, a historic milestone credited to President Trump’s law-and-order policies and federal support.

Q2. How much has violent crime decreased in Washington, D.C.?
Overall violent crime is down 22%, with carjackings down 83%, robberies down 46%, and car thefts down 21% under President Trump’s crime reduction efforts.

Q3. How many arrests were made in Washington, D.C. during the past week?
Authorities made 550 arrests for crimes including armed robbery, assault on police officers, child abuse, involuntary manslaughter, and DUI violations.

Q4. What action has been taken against criminal illegal immigrants in D.C.?
Federal agents and local authorities removed dozens of criminal illegal immigrants, including an MS-13 gang member and another suspect charged with sex crimes against a child.

Q5. What steps are being taken to improve D.C.’s appearance and safety?
The Trump Administration has cleared homeless encampments, removed graffiti, and deployed federal resources to restore cleanliness and security in the capital.

Q6. What new investment did Johnson & Johnson announce?
Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 billion investment to build a new manufacturing facility in North Carolina, in addition to their $55 billion expansion commitment earlier this year.

Q7. What role did the One Big Beautiful Bill play in this investment?
Johnson & Johnson’s CEO credited President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act as the driving force behind renewed U.S. investment, citing pro-growth tax reforms and incentives for domestic manufacturing.

Q8. How does President Trump’s agenda connect public safety and economic growth?
President Trump’s policies aim to make communities safer and more prosperous—reducing crime in D.C. while driving record-breaking corporate investments that strengthen America’s economy.

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