Trump Falsely Claims 'Almost No Crime' in Washington, D.C. in State of the Union

In his 2026 State of the Union, Trump claimed 'We have almost no crime anymore in Washington, D.C.' and that 'crime in Washington is now at the lowest level ever recorded.' While crime has fallen in most categories in 2026 compared to 2025, the claim of 'almost no crime' is demonstrably false. Metropolitan Police Department data shows that since January 1, 2026, there have been nine homicides, 126 assaults with a dangerous weapon, and 322 motor vehicle thefts. Assault with a dangerous weapon was the only category that increased in 2026. The broader decline in crime also predates Trump's second term.

"We have almost no crime anymore in Washington, D.C." — State of the Union address to joint session of Congress, February 24, 2026