As Trump touts D.C. arrests, experts caution they're not the best indicator of public safety

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President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers on Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington.

The Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, D.C., in its mission to crack down on crime. Experts say it's difficult to draw conclusions from that about public safety.

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