- President Donald Trump delivered a speech to police officers in Long Island, claiming “young, beautiful girls” frequently thank him for making Washington, DC, safe.
- Trump took credit for declining crime rates in the capital, attributing the drop to his administration's deployment of the National Guard.
- The event was attended by officials including Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, as well as actor Kelsey Grammer.
- FBI Director Kash Patel praised Trump's leadership at the rally, crediting him for crime reduction trends that began under the previous administration.
- A report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows homicides dropped 18 percent nationwide across cities with diverse political leadership.
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