Hillary Clinton slammed as 'big-time loser' for calling Trump's DC crime crackdown 'unhinged'

WASHINGTON, DC: Top Democrats Hillary Clinton and Hakeem Jeffries faced fierce backlash on social media on Monday, August 11, after dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest crackdown on crime in Washington, DC. 

Clinton labeled Trump’s move to deploy the National Guard and federalize the city’s police force as “unhinged,” while Jeffries echoed the criticism, claiming Trump has “no credibility” on law and order. 

Their remarks triggered sharp responses from conservatives and even within the White House, who argued that violent crime in the capital is spiraling out of control.

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On Monday, August 11, Former Secretary of State took to X to respond to Trump’s announcement about federalizing Washington, DC’s police force, posting a DOJ press release from earlier this year alongside her remarks.

“As you listen to an unhinged Trump try to justify deploying the National Guard in DC, here's reality. Violent crime in DC is at a 30-year low," she wrote.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed Clinton’s stance in his own social media post, stating, “Violent crime in Washington, DC is at a thirty-year low. Donald Trump has no basis to take over the local police department. And zero credibility on the issue of law and order. Get lost."

Top Dems ripped for their take on Donald Trump’s crime plan

Hillary Clinton and Hakeem Jeffries quickly faced a wave of backlash from conservatives following their social media posts downplaying crime in Washington, DC.

Critics, including voices from within the White House, accused both Democrats of ignoring the city’s worsening public safety issues.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson slammed Clinton on X, sharing an article about a DC police commander suspended for allegedly manipulating crime statistics. "On top of being a big-time loser, you're also a massive liar," she wrote on X.

Conservative commentator Steve Guest challenged Clinton’s view of the city’s safety, suggesting she try living in neighborhoods like Anacostia or Navy Yard. Guest said, "If Hillary Clinton thinks DC is safe, she should go move to Anacostia or Navy Yard."

Jeffries received similar criticism, with NRCC deputy executive director Jack Pandol posting recent crime headlines from DC. He questioned, "A selection of headlines in our nation’s capital this month. Why do Democrats always take up for thugs, violent criminals, and illegals over law abiding citizens?"

OutKick founder Clay Travis mocked Democrats for “lining up to oppose crime being lower in DC,” calling it “bonkers.”

Congressman William Timmons added, "Democrats like Jeffries would rather preserve dangerous cities than admit their policies fail."

Meanwhile, the nonprofit Just Facts highlighted that "IN FACT, murder is the most violent and accurately measured crime, and the DC murder rate in 2024 was 83% higher than in 2012."

The group criticized Jeffries’ claim, noting that the FBI has explicitly warned against comparing crime data across time without considering changes in police practices, public reporting, and societal attitudes.

Donald Trump pledges to crack down on violent crime

On Monday, August 11, Trump took a dramatic step to fulfill his promise to restore law and order in the nation’s capital, announcing a sweeping federal intervention in response to what he called a city in crisis.

“We're going to take our capital back,” Trump declared, flanked by key members of his cabinet, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro, FBI Director Kash Patel, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Interior Director Doug Burgum.

Trump pledged a crackdown on violent crime and vowed to unleash federal law enforcement with aggressive tactics targeting the city’s most dangerous offenders. “You spit, and we hit—and we can hit real hard,” he warned.

He also promised to dismantle homeless encampments across DC’s parks and public spaces, framing the issue as part of a broader breakdown of order.

Federal authorities began deploying across the city over the weekend in a highly visible show of force that quickly caught the attention of residents.

“Our Capital City has been overtaken by violent gangs, bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged out maniacs and homeless people, and we're not going to let it happen anymore,” Trump said. “We're not going to take it.”

He also mentioned, "The murder rate in Washington today is higher than that of Bogota, Colombia, Mexico City, some of the places that you hear about as being the worst places on Earth, much higher."

He added, "This is much higher. The number of car thefts has doubled over the past five years, and the number of carjackings has more than tripled. Murders in 2023 reached the highest rate, probably ever. They say 25 years, but they don't know what that means because it just goes back 25 years can't be worse."

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