Folks in our nation’s capital are already feeling safer since President Donald Trump, mere days ago, started cracking down on crime in Washington, D.C.

On Monday, Trump signed an executive order declaring a crime emergency in D.C., and moved to protect public servants, citizens, and tourists, citing staggering crime statistics.

The president has already federalized D.C.’s police department and deployed 800 National Guard troops to help with this effort. Additionally, the city is now cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), tackling illegal immigration.

“Went on a run through DC tonight. Insane amount of people out doing the same,” James Laverty posted to X on Thursday. “Cops everywhere but the vibe was different. People feel safe again. Common sense prevails.”

Went on a run through DC tonight. Insane amount of people out doing the same. Cops everywhere but the vibe was different. People feel safe again. Common sense prevails. Mile time didn’t. pic.twitter.com/SJHIMIiEfy

— James Laverty (@JamesLaverty45) August 14, 2025

Journalist and commentator Katie Pavlich also noticed the swift changes in D.C.

“First time at Union Station this morning since Trump’s crime crackdown and there wasn’t a single crazy person screaming, vagrant or person doing drugs. Instead, lots of families visiting D.C.,” she wrote. “Wonderful!!!”

First time at Union Station this morning since Trump’s crime crackdown and there wasn’t a single crazy person screaming, vagrant or person doing drugs. Instead, lots of families visiting D.C. Wonderful!!! pic.twitter.com/axTanM4iFj

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) August 15, 2025

Additionally, a woman’s video posted to TikTok and X, which commented on the safe vibes of the D.C. area, went viral, racking up millions of views.

“Finally able to chill at a red light with my windows down, not worried about if one of them young n****s is coming,” TikTok user bigdawglexi said, as highlighted by the New York Post. “Riding through the city, feeling more safe than I ever felt.”

In another post, the woman said it’s “real quiet in the city, real livable, real ‘I like that,'” adding that this was due to “Trump’s Law.”

Incredible stuff coming out of D.C.

“Finally able to chill at a red light with my windows down not worried about if one of them young n**gas is coming… feelin more safe than I ever felt.”

Trump just pulled off the most impressive domestic policy achievement in generations. pic.twitter.com/z9uli5SXZR

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) August 15, 2025

However, elected Democrats — including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and California Governor Gavin Newsom — are complaining about Trump’s efforts in D.C.

Gov. Newsom, for example, suggested Trump is a “dictator” for cleaning up the city.

Related: Trump Promises To Liberate D.C. From ‘Savagery, Filth, And Scum’

Major retailer Costco has decided against selling abortion pill mifepristone at its 500+ pharmacies across the nation, sparking praise from pro-life activists.

Costco joins other major retailers, like Walmart and Kroger, in refusing to sell the life-ended pill, which has been marred by controversy over its safety for women.

“Kudos to [Costco, Walmart, Albertsons, & Kroger] for protecting shareholder value over activist demands,” he added, referring to the companies’ decision to refuse to sell mifepristone.

Huge win: @Costco won’t cave to activist pressure to turn stores into abortion pill dispensaries.

No business case. No shareholder upside. Just ideology—and it failed.

Credit to @Inspireadvisor, @JerryLeeBowyer, @AMACforAmerica, @SFOF_States & other fiduciary trustees who…

— Jeremy Tedesco (@Jeremy_Tedesco) August 14, 2025

Pro-lifers were quick to praise the move by Costco, while also calling out other major pharmacies, like CVS and Walgreens, which do sell the controversial drug.

BREAKING: @Costco will NOT sell the deadly abortion pill!@Walgreens & @cvspharmacy should follow Costco’s lead and immediately stop trafficking in the deaths of children.

The FDA must pull its approval for this lethal drug!

— Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) August 14, 2025

“Students for Life has worked hard to call on pharmacies to reject these dangerous drugs,” Hawkins wrote. “Great to see 500+ pharmacies truly living up to their slogan, ‘Simplifying Home and LIFE.’ Protecting moms, protecting babies.”

WIN: Costco said NO to distributing deadly Chemical Abortion Pills. @StudentsforLife worked hard to call on pharmacies to reject these dangerous drugs.

Great to see 500+ pharmacies truly living up to their slogan: “Simplifying Home and LIFE.” Protecting moms, protecting… pic.twitter.com/l5vFWLPbme

— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) August 14, 2025

The safety of mifepristone has become a key issue in the fight over abortion and women’s safety. As highlighted by The Daily Wire, the pill, which is usually followed by misoprostol, aims to end the life of the unborn baby and expel it from the woman’s uterus. However, the drugs sometimes fail to expel all the fetal tissue, which can cause life-threatening complications.

An analysis released in April found that more than one in 10 women experienced a “serious adverse event” after taking the mifepristone abortion pill in 2023. This can include hemorrhaging, needing a blood transfusion, an emergency room visit, and even deadly conditions like sepsis.

That is about 22 times higher than what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listed on its label for the brand Mifeprex in 2023. The FDA cited clinical studies saying less than 0.5% of women suffered “serious adverse reactions” to mifepristone.

In June, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary committed to reviewing the pill.

“As the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, I am committed to conducting a review of mifepristone and working with the professional career scientists at the Agency who review this data,” Makary wrote in a letter to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). “As with all drugs, FDA continues to closely monitor the postmarketing safety data on mifepristone for the medical termination of early pregnancy.”

Mairead Elordi contributed to this report.

Related: More Than 1 in 20 Women Need Second Abortion Attempt After Abortion Pill Fails