Trump confronted by angry protesters amid his Washington, DC press conference on rising crime: See Photos

Published on Aug 11, 2025 09:41 PM IST

President Trump’s press conference addressing the federal crime crackdown in DC sparks protests in the capital.

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During the press conference, key figures including U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro stood together addressing crime issues and more about Washington, DC.  Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

Published on Aug 11, 2025 09:41 PM IST

During the press conference, key figures including U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro stood together addressing crime issues and more about Washington, DC. Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

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US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro spoke at a White House press conference about the deployment of federal law enforcement agents in Washington, aiming to strengthen the local police presence and address ongoing security concerns in the capital.REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst(REUTERS)

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US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro spoke at a White House press conference about the deployment of federal law enforcement agents in Washington, aiming to strengthen the local police presence and address ongoing security concerns in the capital.REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst(REUTERS)

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Trump spoke at a news conference at teh White House, highlighting his administration’s response to crime in the city and announcing new federal measures to support public safety efforts. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump spoke at a news conference at teh White House, highlighting his administration’s response to crime in the city and announcing new federal measures to support public safety efforts. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops and placed the Washington police under federal control to combat crime in the U.S. capital. Speaking at the White House, he declared, “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we're going to take our capital back.” (Photo by AFP)(AFP)

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Trump announced the deployment of National Guard troops and placed the Washington police under federal control to combat crime in the U.S. capital. Speaking at the White House, he declared, “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we're going to take our capital back.” (Photo by AFP)(AFP)

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Trump, flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi, addressed rising crime in Washington, D.C., during a news conference in the White House's Brady Press Briefing Room. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump, flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi, addressed rising crime in Washington, D.C., during a news conference in the White House's Brady Press Briefing Room. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

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On August 11, 2025, local residents rallied in Washington, D.C., to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to activate federal law enforcement in the city. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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On August 11, 2025, local residents rallied in Washington, D.C., to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to activate federal law enforcement in the city. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Protestors hold boards during a rally in the capital amid Trump's conference. One of the signboards read, “Homeless is not crime,” while another read, “DC isn't your colony.”  (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Protestors hold boards during a rally in the capital amid Trump's conference. One of the signboards read, “Homeless is not crime,” while another read, “DC isn't your colony.” (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Furious residents took to the streets in protest, voicing their frustration. One protester was seen holding a sign that read, “Don’t let the bas***** grind you down,” capturing the mood of defiance among the crowd. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Furious residents took to the streets in protest, voicing their frustration. One protester was seen holding a sign that read, “Don’t let the bas***** grind you down,” capturing the mood of defiance among the crowd. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Local residents rally against President Donald Trump, demanding “Free DC” on August 11, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Aug 11, 2025 09:41 PM IST

Local residents rally against President Donald Trump, demanding “Free DC” on August 11, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)(AFP)

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