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Donald Trump: “In 2022, nearly 70% of criminals arrested in [Washington…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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BREAKING NEWS: Trump And Top Cabinet Members Detail Major Crime Crackdown For Washington, D.C.

Published | Video Starts at 13:16

We have to get rid of sanctuary cities as quickly as possible. We're going to do it, too. We have to, because it's sanctuary for criminals. Releasing illegal alien gang members onto the streets. In 2022, nearly 70% of criminals arrested in [Washington D.C.] went unprosecuted. That's not going to happen with the group we have standing aside and standing behind me. And at the Metropolitan Police Department, it's now reached a small number, relatively, compared to what it was. (13:16–13:23)

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