The President of the United States signed new executive orders to help increase security in the U.S. capital
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President Donald Trump, who recently regained federal control over the District of Columbia, announced on Monday a series of new executive orders focused on combating crime in the nation's capital and other cities across the United States.
These actions follow the declaration of a crime emergency that he signed on August 11, 2025 (Executive Order 14333), in response to the increase in violence and disorder that have compromised the proper functioning of the Federal Government.
During a speech from the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that in the 11 days following his federal intervention no homicides have been recorded in the city, and that armed carjackings, which had been strongly affecting the capital, have decreased significantly.
To reinforce these improvements and expand efforts against crime, the president signed new executive orders that instruct various federal agencies to take concrete measures in the capital. The most notable provisions are as follows:
Desde que Trump intervino Washington DC, la ciudad no ha registrado homicidios
Increase in federal police personnel:
The order authorizes the Director of the National Park Service to hire more United States Park Police officers in the District of Columbia, as long as funds are available and in accordance with the law. The goal is to increase the presence of federal law enforcement in critical areas.
Strengthening of the justice system:
The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is ordered to hire more prosecutors specialized in violent and property crimes. This seeks to expedite judicial processes and ensure that offenders face faster and more severe consequences.
Creation of a special unit in the National Guard:
The Secretary of Defense must establish, train, and equip a specialized unit within the District of Columbia National Guard. This unit will be dedicated to internal security tasks, with a specific focus on reducing urban crime.
Investigation into compliance with safety standards in subsidized housing:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must investigate whether the District of Columbia Housing Authority and property owners receiving federal funds are failing to meet crime prevention and safety requirements stipulated in their agreements with HUD.
Evaluation of conditions in public transportation:
The Secretary of Transportation must conduct additional inspections of federally funded transportation services in the District of Columbia, in order to identify risks to transportation system workers and implement the necessary corrective measures under his authority.
Uno de las medidas de Trump para devolver la seguridad a la ciudad, es el aumento de la seguridad en el transporte público
Additionally, Trump signed an executive order that ends the cashless bail system (cashless bail) in cases where it is legally possible. This measure aims to ensure that suspects of violent crimes are not released quickly without financial guarantees, a policy that has been strongly criticized by conservative sectors who argue that it contributes to criminal recidivism.
These actions are part of a more efficient and federal approach against crime, with which Trump seeks to impose order in the capital and, in his words, "restore dignified conditions in the country's most important city". This approach is also expected to serve as a model for future interventions in other cities affected by high crime rates.
