Trump's Labor Day crime crackdown in DC nets 70 arrests, including illegal immigrants

One of those arrested on Labor Day had previously been arrested for robbery by force for assaulting a 77-year-old woman and stealing her purse, per the White House official. Another had previously been arrested for assault on a police officer, while several had been arrested for domestic violence, including choking the victim, as well as controlled substance possession with intent to distribute.

One criminal arrested had been previously convicted for assault with a dangerous weapon and sentenced to 45 months' incarceration, according to the official.

The arrests were carried out by over 3,200 officials from 22 agencies.

On Aug. 7, Trump declared a public safety emergency in the city and invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control. He also deployed around 800 National Guard troops and reassigned federal agents from agencies like ICE to patrol the city.

Five missing children have been rescued because of the federal operation. Additionally, 50 homeless encampments have been cleared from the city, and the MPD is working with city officials to locate and clear additional encampments.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump declared that "DC IS NOW A CRIME FREE ZONE, IN JUST 12 DAYS!!!"

Trump has praised D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for cooperating with his administration, saying in a Truth Social post, "Wow! Mayor Muriel Bowser of D.C. has become very popular because she worked with me and my great people in bringing crime down to virtually nothing in D.C."

Bowser initially expressed fear of Trump's plan to crack down on crime in the nation's capital; however, the mayor admitted at a press conference last week that the federal surge has made a noticeable impact on the city.

At the briefing, Bowser displayed a chart crediting the influx of FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Park Police and Capitol Police with bolstering MPD's efforts and declared, "We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city."

Bowser's office declined Fox News Digital's request for comment.