Trump touts renovated Italian Embassy, claims D.C. crime down 95%
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Trump touts renovated Italian Embassy, claims D.C. crime down 95%

Trump the president pointed to the fully restored Italian Embassy as a model for New York City, citing what he called a sharp drop in Washington crime.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 17, 2026, 6:22 AM ETUpdates (1): July 17, 2026, 6:22 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump held up a renovated Washington embassy as a model for New York City in a Truth Social post on July 17, 2026 at 8:54 AM ET.