One year ago, President Donald Trump declared ‘Liberation Day’ in Washington, D.C., leading to the deployment of the National Guard and the beautification of the nation’s capital. The president claimed the city had been plagued with ‘crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor, and worse.’ Since the announcement, streets across the district continue to be patrolled by the National Guard.

Crime Decreases

The crime crackdown in D.C. appears to be working, as evidenced by the numbers. The Metropolitan Police Department reports that overall crime is down 20% in the last year, with homicide rates down 32%; robbery down 16%; motor vehicle thefts down 53%; theft from auto down 36%; and total property crime down 22%.

In addition to cracking down on crime, the president’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement paved the way for a Trump renaissance in the district, aiming to beautify the city by clearing out homeless encampments, restoring some of the city’s forgotten landmarks, and setting out to construct monuments and additions to the White House.

Beautification Efforts

Leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, the Trump administration oversaw the restoration of 22 fountains and 28 statues across the nation’s capital. The president also plans to build a 250-foot Triumphal Arch between Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery, described by the National Park Service as a ‘monumental structure honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.’

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.