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God, we pray for our nation's capital amidst this federal takeover. We pray the Trump administration would make D.C. safe and clean, and that our leaders would restore order!
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On Monday, President Trump, flanked by high-ranking officials in his administration, announced a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., aiming to “rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor, and worse.”

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From The Daily Wire:

Trump on Monday invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and declared a public emergency. This granted him to move the D.C. Police Department under the control of the Justice Department. DEA Administrator Terry Cole will head the department, per Trump’s orders.

The president also added that he was sending 800 National Guard troops to patrol the streets of D.C. Last week, the administration sent 500 federal agents into the district, including from the FBI, ATF, DEA, Park Police, the U.S. Marshal Service, the Secret Service, and the Department of Homeland Security.

“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,” Trump said, adding that “the only language” that criminals understand is when you “knock the hell out of them.”

The President called Monday “Liberation Day in D.C.” as he announced “a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor, and worse,” per The Daily Wire.

President Trump’s flurry of executive actions follows an incident last week in which an administration staffer was assaulted in Washington, D.C. The President on Wednesday floated the idea of deploying the National Guard to get crime under control in the nation’s capital. Now he has put that idea into action.

The Daily Wire also notes that the President is calling on Republicans in Congress to take additional action. He has expressed a desire to see lawmakers end cashless bail in the district, and he and his administration plan to crack down on homeless encampments as well.

For years, intercessors have prayed for a cleaner, safer capital. Now, President Trump is seeking to create just that. Let’s pray for him, his administration, and the National Guard as they work to restore order in D.C.!

What do you think of the President’s actions? Share your thoughts and prayers below.

(Excerpt from The Daily Wire. Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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K
August 21, 2025

Praying that removing the cashless bail, and other changes will bring a dramatic drop in violence in D.C.
May God give our President wisdom in yet another task of being a peacemaker.
God bless D.C., and God bless America.

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Brian Lynch
August 18, 2025

Lord Jesus, i thank You for President Trump. He is a no nonsense guy, making every effort to clean up the mess that Washington D.C. was allowed to become. Lord Jesus, I pray that the example set by cleaning up D.C. will spill over into many of our cities in our nation which desperately need to be cleaned up. Thank You Jesus.

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Renee
August 16, 2025

This battle is larger than what we see with our eyes. There is a spiritual battle with demonic forces trying to take down our Country. Ephesians 6:12-20, 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
We must continue to stand firm and stand in the gap praying for lawlessness to be thwarted by God’s mighty right hand. And for people to stop following satan and lying all the time. Psalm 63:11, But the king shall rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.
Shut the mouth of the lairs Lord Jesus. Remove the scales from their eyes and their hearts Lord Jesus. Give them eyes to see, ears to hear, hearts to receive and minds to understand, drop the gospel seeds over them and may they accept you Jesus as their Lord and Savior and repent and turn from their evil, wicked ways. May they come to understand the fear of the Lord and the love of the Lord.

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Patricia Irey
August 15, 2025

Long overdue! Praise the Lord for his leadership in inspiring President Trump to take this action! Hallelujah!
I declare protection ov r th service personnel as they undertake this measures.

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T McH
August 14, 2025

This is an important distraction. Trump has wide support for ‘ law and order’ issues as America is a very violent (and religious) society with world leading homicide rates. So with support in such matters it takes pressure off rising debt. rising prices, falling employment, promoting false theories, and other matters which could see him criticised. The fact that DC crime has been falling dramatically makes the job easier and credit assured.

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Linda Hunt
August 14, 2025

I am praying for President Trump as he seeks to clean up Washington, DC, and all the people involved in that effort that God will lead, guide and protect them as they move forward to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

Help us to not hesitate to do what is right in spite of any possible fallout.

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MN
August 14, 2025

While I’m not in total agreement with “federal action” to take over policing, I completely see the need to do so here. If it had been under the Biden admin., I would say absolutely not because they would have not done it for law & order – they would have done it as a form of tyrannical control…another power grab.
Since Bowser & her unqualified DEI chief of police purposely have taken a hands off approach to crime, this has allowed a spirit of lawlessness to increase over DC. To see this brilliant & much needed “legal act of necessity” be instituted is a welcome change to most of DC’s citizens, who have hoped to move about safely again in the city.
May God continue to bless & guide Pres. Trump & his team with the wisdom to make much needed changes.

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Debbie
August 13, 2025

Praise God!!!

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Sandra C. Strobel
August 12, 2025

I am proud of a man who steps up and takes action instead of watching it and turning his head as though it doesn’t concern him, so what the heck… He is proving over and over he cares about the people of our country. Thank you God, for sending a brave and directed man.

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Nadine Meade
August 12, 2025

Fantastic….hope this can revolve into a permanent correction for the city.

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To Markotic
August 12, 2025

We are also praying that he will be guided by the Lord in every decision he makes. It is the Lord’s grace upon America to position him in office in such a time as this for America. May President Donald Trump fulfill all that God assigned him to do without any delay or distraction in Jesus Name.

Those that are close to him should have the Fear of the Lord to move God’s Agenda and not ours.

Thank you for all the support as well as for faithful Dutch Sheet.

Blessings.

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Sharon N Krause
August 12, 2025

Thank God for President Trump. Keep at it!

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Renee Beltrand
August 12, 2025

This is the prayer I want to share. I feel it is very well done. Thank you GH15, Dutch Sheets
Enter Donald Trump.
I just listened to his press conference, where he announced that he and his team are taking over law enforcement in Washington, D.C., at least for the time being. He spoke of the rampant violence, filth, graffiti, disrepair, homeless camps, out-of-control crime, etc. I couldn’t help but think of Paine’s pamphlet as I listened to him, for all that Trump said was simple common sense. Here are some highlights of his statement, not in direct quotes, but generally speaking:
We are taking back our nation from the thugs and criminals.

We will clean up and repair our nation’s capital, making it something we can be proud of.

We will remove the graffiti; those who deface the city and its monuments will be held accountable and face jail time until they have served their entire sentence.

We will make our capital city safe again, so that US families can visit without fearing for their lives.

Spit in the face of a cop and they will now hit you, rather than be forced to stand and take it.

We will use whatever force is required to accomplish this, including the military if necessary.

Commit a crime and you will not be back on the street in a few hours through cashless bail. You will go to jail.
We will now listen to the culturally elite talk about how horrible these things are, while the rest of us shout a hearty “Amen.” One of the more entertaining parts of the press conference was watching Pete Hegseth stand just behind and to the right of the President, trying not to smile at some of Trump’s comments. Patriots like Hegseth enjoy good ole patriotic common sense.
Most of Trump’s statements at his rallies were also simply common-sense-based declarations:
We are going to function like every other nation and have controlled borders.

We will deport those who have come here illegally, beginning with criminals, gang members, rapists, murderers, and those with terrorist ties.

We will demand fair and equitable trade in our dealings with other nations.

Countries we protect across the ocean are going to start paying their fair share.

We are going to stop calling girls, “boys” and boys, “girls.” And we will stop mutilating their bodies.

We will stop arresting concerned parents who attend school board meetings because they don’t want their kindergarten children taught how to be drag queens.

We will strengthen our military.

We will lower taxes and cut out waste in government.
Common sense.
Pray with me:
Father, Your Word speaks of those who profess to be wise, but are actually fools (Romans 1:22). America has its share of these. It also says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Romans 1 also speaks of suppressing the truth and allowing darkness to overtake foolish hearts (verses 18 and 21). Rejecting You and silencing one’s conscience makes people become fools. America has allowed many incompetent individuals to sit in positions of government and education. In Your mercy, please continue removing them.
Give us more plainspoken purveyors of truth and common sense. Continue to awaken the American people to the nonsensical positions of those who oppose You and the laws of nature. Cause them to continue to rise up and demand that truth rule our nation. Give support to leaders like Trump, his team, Michael Johnson, and other government leaders who are standing for our Constitution, our heritage, and Your ways.
We ask You to rescue the many youth in America who are out of control and angry in our inner cities. They have been misled, deceived, and left to their own ways. Save them before it is too late for them. Give strategies to those attempting to reach them, and send the fire of revival to the inner cities of America. Pour out Your Spirit in our schools. Please send the greatest revival to the young people of America that has ever taken place. And we pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Our decree: We decree that Americans are being awakened to truth and the teachings of Scripture once again.

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Kristin Salzman
August 12, 2025

Praise God for giving President Trump this idea to fight crime and other troubling issues in Washington DC. I pray he uses a similar approach in other cities like Chicago. I live in Illinois and our state was the first to pass no cash bail in the SAFE-T act. What a disaster! Law enforcement often cannot due their jobs with this terrible act that needs to be reversed. Criminals have more rights than the citizens and they are often out on the streets committing more crimes with a notice to appear in court. Many never show up for that court date. God have mercy on the citizens in our state and cities and others that are crime-ridden like Chicago. Illinois needs a miracle to reverse the Democrats super majority.

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Sue Williams
August 12, 2025

Years ago DC was the safest city on the planet. There were police everywhere. The streets were clean. You felt safe walking by yourself. No wonder so many people want to work from home instead of coming into the office in DC. Dear God, help us make DC safe again.

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Marcella
August 12, 2025

You go Trump!

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Jesse Lewis
August 12, 2025

I was born in Washington, D.C. over 70 years ago and have lived in and around the city for all my life. I grew up in Northeast, in a predominantly Black neighborhood also known as Trinidad, near Gallaudet College. I walked home or traveled alone on public transportation from my elementary school, and my parents never feared for my safety.
I remembered one incident when, while walking home, a neighborhood bully grabbed and pushed me. I promptly told my parents, and they immediately called the police.
The very next day, the Metropolitan Police Department had my parents bring me to the boy’s school. In his principal’s office, uniformed officers strongly warned him that if he ever bothered me again, he would be in even more serious trouble. To my knowledge, that youngster never accosted another child.
The police were effective and responsive. They were respected, and we knew that they cared about the citizens.
My parents grew concerned with growing crime in the city. They moved our family to the suburbs in the mid-1960s, a few years before the city exploded with riots following the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. The National Guard was deployed to bring order, and for the few weeks they patrolled the streets, the residents enjoyed crime-free neighborhoods.
However, once the troops left, the city continued its downhill slide into crime – especially in the predominantly Black neighborhoods in the NE, SE, and parts of NW.
We continued to drive to attend church in DC, despite having one car stolen and another car burglarized – both incidents happened while we sat in service. On another occasion, even the pastor’s car was stolen from in front of the church.
Now I avoid travelling into — or even through — my hometown, especially after dark. While the previous writer maintains that they feel safe (perhaps in their gentrified communities), I suggest they travel across the Anacostia River and survey the people who live there – along Benning Road, Bladensburg Road, Kenilworth Avenue, Martin Luther King Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Eastern Avenue.
I believe the folks on that side of town may differ and welcome the increased efforts for law and order.
Thank you, President Trump!

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    Mary Beth S.
    August 12, 2025

    Jesse, thank you for sharing your experiences. You have first-hand knowledge, which cannot be refuted – you lived it!

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Monica Sudomir
August 12, 2025

He will clean up DC like Giuliani cleaned up New York. Praise God for the divine appointment of President Trump to lead our nation.

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Catherine White
August 12, 2025

Long overdue. Our capitol city is and has been a disgrace and no one has been held responsible to prevent this disaster. Now thank the Lord for Mr. Trump’s intervention and actions to restore sanity and order to this beloved city.

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NathanW
August 12, 2025

The picture that Trump painted of Washington, DC, today sounds terrifying. I wouldn’t want to live there. But DC has been my home for more than 16 years, and Trump is lying about what life is like here. Yes, violent crime does happen—as it does in every city, suburb, and small town to varying degrees across this country. But DC is not “overrun by gangs” or “thugs” or “drug dealers” or “criminals.” In fact, violent crime in DC is down significantly. I feel safe here.
Let me share a few things about some of the *ACTUAL* challenges that DC is facing right now:
– I have many friends who have lost their jobs with the federal government due to Trump’s chaotic, indiscriminate, reckless cuts to the federal workforce. They’re worried about how they’re going to take care of their families and pay their rent or mortgage. Those cuts to the government are going to hit America hard in the coming months and years through loss of critical safety net programs, but they hit hard here first by taking a sledgehammer to DC’s economy. Cutting a huge number of regional jobs is no way to help a city.
– Many of you outside of DC may not know that most of our larger parks are not maintained or operated by the city (though they should be), but instead by the federal government. Trump has been unable to keep federal contracts in place to keep those parks maintained. Over the weekend, I noticed that the weeds at one entrance to Meridian Hill Park have grown taller than me. Failure to maintain basic maintenance of public spaces is no way to help a city.
– They have at least cut the grass at Meridian Hill Park’s open lawn area, and I saw lots of people laying out on the grass in the sunshine, enjoying coffee on benches with friends, strolling with dogs, playing music, reading. It was the most idyllic scene I saw all weekend—at least until a U.S. Park Police officer entered the park with a military-grade automatic rifle slung across his chest. THAT’S when I felt unsafe. Militarization of peaceful public spaces is no way to help a city.
– Despite no representation in Congress (we are not a state; our delegate in Congress is not a full Representative and does not get to vote, and we have no representation whatsoever in the Senate), DC residents pay both federal and local taxes. Our local taxes fund DC’s budget, but as part of Trump’s chaotic recklessness, DC was blocked from spending $1 billion of *OUR OWN MONEY* in this year’s budget. The Senate passed a bill to fix it, but the House has failed to move, so DC had to make massive cuts to its city services and programs. Blocking us from spending $1 billion of our own money on local services is no way to help a city.
And let me be clear about what I’m feeling: I’m really scared about this aggressive takeover of my home. I’m scared about this massive, militarized response to a made-up problem. I’m scared that we have no recourse to stop it.
America, pay attention. The president is lying to you about your nation’s capital, and he is using that lie to justify a hostile federal takeover of an American city of 700,000 people. This is authoritarianism in action, and if we let it take root and spread, it will no doubt destroy our country.

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    Lillian Colleran
    August 12, 2025

    There are many that have lived and currently live in the Washington D.C. area that would disagree with your assessment. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

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    Nadine Meade
    August 13, 2025

    NO>>>>this act IS needed..thank God Trump is implementing this action!

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    Mary Beth S.
    August 13, 2025

    Why is it that you are not condemning Gavin Newsome for calling up the Guard in CA to protect its capital?
    Why is it that you are not condemning Nancy Pelosi, for not calling up the Guard when D.C.’s police chief begged her to and she should have – and then did call them up when she shouldn’t have?
    It’s funny how many things Trump and the republicans are taking heat for, when democrats have done the same!
    People do your research!

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    MN
    August 14, 2025

    Its not a made up problem. And “newly cut grass” so that people can lay out in the sunshine – , you’re talking about the “daytime”. After dark is when the vast majority of crimes takes place…think those people will lay on the grass “after dark” in DC?? You may not agree with the need for federal control but since inept mayor Bowser & her unqualified chief of police have taken a “hands off” approach style to crime, it signifies one thing – they don’t know what they’re doing & this is not the time to test out some ideological experiment in law enforcement based on their unqualified viewpoint. Since the chief of police had to be pulled back from the podium because she didn’t understand an elementary “chain of command” question…that’s cause for action by someone who does. Its also just cause to get rid of both Bowser & her chief!! Either that or you’re writing comments simply from a “trolling” standpoint.
    God’s word, if we are truly honoring & embracing it, calls for law & order – not for people to run wild, commit crimes & disrespect authority. And the command to live righteously, obeying our laws, etc. is woven throughout God’s word. It doesn’t say “use federal authority only if things get too far out of control”. I will say to dig deep in God’s word for what He commands concerning law & order. And like any sin that affects humanity, God warns us not to wait until its “too late” to change course.

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Linda Thompson
August 12, 2025

Thank GOD!!! I love and pray for our President and all who have authority.

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Kalena
August 12, 2025

At this point since the city and Mayor of D.C. won’t take care of their citizens then something MUST be done to protect the innocent people who live there.
No one should be assaulted on the streets because of where they work or their personal beliefs.

Father in Heaven send your warrior angels to surround and protect all innocent people in D.C.

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Missy
August 12, 2025

Father, may it be by your Holy Spirit that the “ hell is knocked out of “ those guilty and trapped in sin! Influenced and held in bondage by your enemy.
I speak Grace into the atmosphere over Washington DC., our Redeemer.
I speak healing into the atmosphere of Washington DC., Jehovah Rapha.
I speak God‘s perfect love into the atmosphere over Washington DC., Lover of our souls!
In Jesus name, amen

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Jaquelyn Miller
August 12, 2025

I make no apologies. My Bible tells me that God is in control. I fear that too much credit is given to Donald Trump. He is being patted on the back for all that he boasts, but the Church says nothing about his use of foul language and demeaning others. The Bible says that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a man but what comes out because what comes out comes from the heart. Man looks on the outward appearance, God looks at the heart. A lot of people are going to be surprised when God shows His Mighty Hand. Hold on. It’s coming! Have mercy, O Lord!!!

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Mark
August 12, 2025

GOD Bless president Trump…..He is on the right track taking over D.C. I grew up there….Its needed this for a very long time…..I moved out in 1970 when the crime became so bad my parents moved to Missouri to get away from it.

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Marc Hayes
August 12, 2025

I absolutely agree the liberal leaders in DC do not care about tax paying citizens they only care about criminals and criminal homeless. They exploit bad people to enable more bad policies. Time to clean it up

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James Manley
August 12, 2025

Glad you’re taking action should have been done long ago

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Michelle Grinstead
August 12, 2025

Thank you Mr. President for protecting our nation’s capital. Thank you for not tolerating the evil infiltrating the capital. I say, Arise shine for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. God’s presence surrounds you like a shield.

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Jim Matheu
August 12, 2025

Love it! God Bless you Mr. President

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Sandra Popejoy
August 12, 2025

My comment… THANK YOU JESUS! Please protect our President, his cabinet and all who are participating in this very needed CLEAN UP!

And, may many give their lives to Jesus as a result! Even those who are not in favor of this very needed action.

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Virginia Schnabel
August 12, 2025

While I believe crime must be dealt with, this action sounds more like a dictator taking over. We have police forces for a reason, but their hands have been tied by ridiculous laws that prevent them from doing their jobs. Real change will only happen when law makers and judges are held in check, and law enforcement officers once again have the freedom to take action, and lawyers and judges stop pandering to criminals.

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    Mary Beth S.
    August 12, 2025

    Virginia, his move is completely legal, and in no way dictatorial. This is part of the process of empowering local law enforcement, enabling them to regroup and then take back the authority they were entrusted with. There is also legislation that needs to be enacted, which was mentioned in the article.

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Pat B
August 12, 2025

“For years, intercessors have prayed for a cleaner, safer capital. Now, President Trump is seeking to create just that. Let’s pray for him, his administration, and the National Guard as they work to restore order in D.C.!”
It is absolutely despicable that a Christian website continues to blindly support this president no matter what, no matter what. The crime rate in DC is at a 30 year low and the president brazenly lies saying that crime is out of control and sites 1 crime. This is a blatant political stunt to continue to try to distract from Epstein. Sick. If any Democrat committed adultery once and ran for president, this site would blast them, but you have a man cheating on his 3 different wives, paying hush money to keep it hidden, liable for sexual assault, a felon, and he gets compared to a repentant King David. Best friends with the world’s most notorious sex trafficker and we still support him…. I wonder why young people are leaving the Evangelical Church in droves. Despicable.

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    Michelle
    August 12, 2025

    You nailed it Pat. They do not have eyes to SEE what is in FRONT of them! Since May–he has been revealing who he REALLY is but they refuse to see it–because then they would have to TRUST IN GOD 1,000 percent and NOT in a man.

    Notice this did NOT HAPPEN until AFTER the Epstein issue came to THE LIGHT!(Luke 8:17, Daniel 2:20-23) The Democrats should have addressed the crime–but troops in the capital is OVERREACH of EPIC proportions like when Biden fenced the White House. Both sides are corrupt. GOD HELP US as we REPENT and HUMBLE OURSELVES.

    The suppression of the Epstein files and then MOVING Maxwell to a cushy place so “she is comfortable” tells you everything. They have known about Obama for a long time–everyone could see what he was doing–but they are playing a “shell game”–trying to make people not notice–look the other way and NOT pay attention to sweeping trafficking issues UNDER THE RUG!

    A cleansing is coming to the House of The Lord the likes of which we have never seen! Strap yourself in and continue to repent by proxy for America–for YESHUA is HOLY and Malachi 4:6 is STILL IN EFFECT! God cares about the children–and the homeless (what he is doing to them is SCARY! Not every homeless person is a drug addict–some are just poverty stricken!!!
    Ohhhh that America had repented when there was time! Or, that Christians would care about the trafficked and abused children…but then they would have to give up their “Trump idol”—and that they do NOT want to do! (he is the only politician that I know of that has two golden statues–one from CPAC and the other he released in a video saying he was the “Savior of Gaza”.
    What happened to Nebuchadnezzar when he mocked God?? YHWH is NOT MOCKED!

    Keep praying for blinders, blockers and veils and scales to be REMOVED that people will WAKE UP!

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    Toni Kushner
    August 12, 2025

    Lets pray he has learned from his failure and can work with the Spirit of the Lord to to change whats happening in DC for the greater good. Jesus is about changed lives through forgiveness God is able to change a mans heart and life. He needs our prayers and support. To God be all Glory .

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    Monte
    August 12, 2025

    Nonsense, they just fired a Democrat “statistician” for manipulating the crime statistics (lying) just like most of the so called “media.” God is cleaning house, Trump is His instrument.🇺🇸

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    Mary Beth S.
    August 13, 2025

    If President Trump becomes your sole focus, whether you see him in a positive light or a negative light, and he fills your vision – then you will begin to lose focus on the only One who deserves to be your sole focus. YHVH and Yeshua should fill your vision. Then you will begin to see through Him and it will bring you clarity. Being at the polar ends – whether Trump worship or TDS – puts you in murky waters, and and makes the divide almost impossible to span.

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Shelly DiGilarmo
August 12, 2025

Yes to bringing back order and taking a hard stand on crime. But what will happen to the homeless. Will housing be available? Why not convert some of the empty malls to safe affordable housing.

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Denise V Johnson
August 12, 2025

I think this is unnecessary and a huge over reach for the president!

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"C.C." (Corinne Crosby) Edwards
August 12, 2025

Lord, I pray that Your Name will be lifted high in our capital, Washington D.C. We pray that rebellion and evil will be brought to the light and brought to full justice of the law, and that those who are innocent will be exonerated in their innocence. We pray for accountability and protection for all of those living in D.C. so that Your Name might be praised for the great works You are doing there. We fix our eyes on You Lord, the One who holds all things together. Trusting in the stong and powerful Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen

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Jill Chesser
August 12, 2025

I pray that inpatient mental health facilities be reinstated as they were 40 years ago. So that the homeless issue can be addressed properly. And the justice system incarcerates true criminals not those who need to be housed in mental health facilities.

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Carolyn Diana D'Angelo
August 12, 2025

I’m grateful for any legal action Pres. Trump can take to make our cities, and states safe for law abiding citizens. I applaud his bold efforts in doing just that. May our Lord bless your directives.

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Christa Reed
August 12, 2025

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” (Edmond Burke) Thank God for men like Trump who dare to stare evil in the face and take action!

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Brian Lynch
August 12, 2025

I am glad that President Trump has the vision and desire to see our nation’s capitol restored to law and order. I pray that this action will occur quickly. I pray, Lord, that this cleaning up process will not only be extremely successful, but that this effort will spill over into other cities throughout our nation. Thank You Jesus.

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Andrew C
August 12, 2025

Long overdue

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Cindi Finley
August 12, 2025

Bravo!
This is a very encouraging course of practical actions to shed light into the darkness by dealing with lawlessness!
Isn’t it overdue!’

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Sunny
August 12, 2025

When the left elected officials cannot or will not do their job in keeping law and order, then it is right for President Trump to do whatever is necessary to clean up the streets and bring back order. We pray for his success and those he calls upon to do so.

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Angie Holzinger
August 12, 2025

Yes I agree and we need the help same in sanctuary and states as they do not abide by laws from this administration. Their Judges interfere.

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Betty
August 12, 2025

This is one of many best things President Trump has done. The Democrats need to join in and help him make this country great again instead of being so hostile against everything great he does. They are ruled by the demons of this world system and President Trump is ruled by the almighty GOD!!!!

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    Mary Glissman
    August 12, 2025

    Yes ! You hit the nail on the head !!! The Democrats are being very childish and irresponsible ! People are beginning to see this very clearly now which is a Good Thing ! Wake Up America !!! ” TRUMP IS MAGA !!! ” Amen !!!

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Sandy Blair
August 12, 2025

It’s the right thing to do but why wasn’t it done before ? Useless leaders before Trump could care less as they have personal protection! Thank you Lord for President Trump who cares about the safety of others ! AMEN!!!

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Dena Conn
August 12, 2025

I would love to see this done all over our country in cities that are overrun in crime. I am very thankful President Trump is doing this.

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Joanne Magoc
August 12, 2025

Finally there’s a Father in charge where these kids have not had Father’s! Thank you, President Trump.

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Barb
August 12, 2025

I pray for laborers to come forth and care for the homeless- the mentally ill, the veterans, the addicted. Father, help us to become a nation that CARES for our brothers and sisters when they cannot care for themselves.
Let them not simply be moved “out of sight”, LORD, let them be covered, cared for and brought to wholeness.

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Steve Olson
August 12, 2025

I just received a book written by Derek Prince, one of the founders of IFA. He has long since passed, but his wisdom lives on in his books, videos and audio messages. His book “The Path to Knowing God” begins, “…I have seen evil rise in the world at an alarming rate. The escalation of evil I have witnessed can only be described as cataclysmic.”
Lord, I am thankful that President Trump is taking steps to reduce crime in DC and improved the safety of citizens and guests to our nation’s capital. However, the epidemic in crime spans the nation which is a symptom of a bigger problem, our turning away from God. Lord, I pray for a Revival among Your Church which will fuel a new Great Awakening. Our only hope for nation in moral free fall is for the people to return to our foundation, our cornerstone, that being honoring, worshiping and obeying Jesus Christ.

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Carol
August 12, 2025

Father, thank You that the President has brought attention to this matter. The president can do his best to enforce the law, but the criminals need to have a change of heart. Only You Father can do that, You make old things to pass away and, behold, all things become new in a person’s heart and life. I pray for a revival in DC. We need one in the DMV! From the bottom of the Pitomac and the Patuxent rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, north, south, east, west on all sides of these rivers and the Bay, bring revival. Bring evangelists, ministries, of trye apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, and intercessors! To bring about the healing of this land, people. We need You Father! This is a dry and thirsty land, we thirst for You Father, bring a miracle to us. Bring revival to DC to the entire Delmarva area. We’ve never had one, a true revival. Let the fallow ground be broken up, let the seed be planted, let the rains come and let there be a GREAT HARVEST for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, Yeshua Messiah I ask and pray, amen.

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Linda Palmer
August 12, 2025

I thank God for Donald Trump and how God is using him to bring righteousness back to the nation

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T McH
August 12, 2025

Is not crime in Washington at a thirty year low and has been falling for years. It has less crime than lots of other cities. As the National Guard cannot by law be used for law enforcement I guess wandering around drinking coffee and being paid is a holiday break for them. But the question is what is Trump trying to distract people from looking at?
Pray for peace and justice and no more manufactured distractions.

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    Barb
    August 12, 2025

    Those of us with friends and coworkers in DC will attest that crime is NOT at a 30 year low and they do not feel safe to go to schools, shopping or work anymore. If you have visited lately you can feel the oppression and depression over the entire area. Pray for divine intervention as only God can bring this situation to a powerful and positive conclusion.

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    dennis
    August 12, 2025

    Trump remived police chief for falsely reporting reduction in crime figures

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April Baez
August 12, 2025

Life in dc is dangerous. Every district is notorious now if not before . But danger is not just on the streets. It occurs everyday with violence of all sorts inside residential buildings overseen by slum lords and management companies that make millions on imposing threats , bofily harm and silencencing its residents. Offering no security. Safety non existent. Police are not upholding the law for residents. Some are even antifa types. Frightening imposing fear. Please pray for the countless people living in dc who are silenced without mercy,.Disenfranchised .No duty of care in dc by those that have taken an oath to protect. And are residents without a voice! please please hear pur prayer Lord. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Monte
August 12, 2025

Thank you Lord for the Masterful leadership of Donald Trump. Your Shepherd King Anointing is awe inspiring to me. He has stopped more wars in less time than any man in History. Lord send a Host of Angels to Washington and bring order out of chaos Shalom! Cast down demonic powers, Jezebel, Mammon, Withcraft, Masonic spirits, lying spirits, murderous demons, get out! We call you into order D.C. Let Your Kingdom come and Your Will be done God Jehovah. Rule and Reign over America with overwhelming power🔥🇺🇸🦅👊

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Whitener Howard jr
August 12, 2025

If stealing in stores is such a petty crime ,how about allowing whipping on the spot.As a petty solution.

Solution:Effect the flesh

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Carolyn Shutts
August 12, 2025

We pray, oh Lord! for President Trump and his administration that God gives him resources to restore order in the whitehouse and our nation, in Jesus name.

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Beverly A Sanborn
August 12, 2025

It’s a wonderful idea, do it in every city that has a high crime rate. Make there be consequences for actions!!!

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    Mary Beth S.
    August 12, 2025

    It wouldn’t be legal in any other city. Fighting Torahlessness (correct translation- not lawlessness) with Torahlessness is not Godly.

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Doug Howard
August 12, 2025

Awesome!!! This needs to take place in every city in America! Praise the Lord!!!

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Shirley Hoskins
August 12, 2025

Father we declare that the enemy’s death sentence upon D.C. is now null, void & finished as we, God’s legislative body on earth arises to enforce what God has already spoken “…The reason the Son of God was revealed was to undo & destroy the works of the devil.” 1 Jn 3:8.

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Allena Jordan
August 12, 2025

God bless President Trump, truly becoming a peacemaker not only in the world but also in our own country. Lord, continue to protect the President and His cabinet, and all those who work in or capitol city. Let it become the safest city in the world, a place where God abides, where God’s peace abides. Thank You. Amen.

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Rita Burkholder
August 12, 2025

I praise you God for setting President Trump to bring order in our National Capital. Please cover President Trump and all the governmental officials and workers from all hurt, harm and danger in Washington D.C..

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Judy Brusslan
August 12, 2025

I am appalled that these criminals are children 12 – 17 years old according to Jeanine Pirro. Where are their parents? I am praying for the return of family structure, love and discipline.

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Wendy Gilley
August 12, 2025

Our Heavenly Father. Thank you for always speaking to President Trump
about things that need to be attended to. He is a shaker and a mover and
will always listen and take action. Please protect Washington D.C. As D.C.
goes, so goes the rest of the Country. It is the Capital of the United States
of America. If it is full of crime, homelessness, drugs and homicide. What does
this say to the rest of the Country or the World.

Thank you that President Trump has called today as “Liberation Day in D.C.”
It has worse crime than a lot of unsafe Capitals of other Countries and that is not good. We
need law and order to take over D.C. and stop the criminals from taking over and
getting away with murder. Thank you Lord for all the National Guard, FBI, Park Police,
U.S. Marshall Service, Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security that
will help make D.C. a safe, clean and prosperous Capital once again. God Bless America!!

In Jesus name,
Amen and Amen…

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Dave Konkol
August 12, 2025

This is a little spooky. And I’m sure this will be described by many as the actions of a dictator. I can’t see this working long term and will pray that this will not lead to more chaos. God have mercy on us.

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    Phyllis Ernest
    August 12, 2025

    What I find more than a little spooky is the state that our Capitol is. People from around the world visit D.C. Do you like the fact it’s riddled with all the horrors? Something has got to be done. I think this is a great first step. This should happen in all the cities around the country that are putting up with crime and all the other filthy people.
    Amen

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      Angel
      August 12, 2025

      Oh please. DC is not riddled with horrors. Do you live in the DMV. I do. DC is in a major metropolitan area, and crime in major metropolitan areas ate usually higher than rural areas. Don’t spread this false narrative that DC is horrible. There are multi million dollar homes in some areas and low income homes in others. I has its fair mix of hood and bad.

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Martin Koval
August 12, 2025

The scum that has been allowed to create bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor, and worse in Washington DC must be terminated now.

What President Trump is doing is the right thing to do and must continue to do to bring law and order to Washington DC.

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    Susan Ley
    August 12, 2025

    Lord, may those who have been perpetrating the crimes get the help they need and turn their hearts toward you. We do not know their stories or what has driven them to the streets of DC. Teach us to love and forgive. I ask for justice for all involved. Send your angels to protect the national guard and give them wisdom.

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    AT
    August 12, 2025

    “Scum” loved by God and for whom Christ died. Christian sentiment whoud not go amiss on this site.

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Mary Alice Aldridge
August 12, 2025

Father, oh Father!! Just protect the infiltration of Justice amid the mayhem of injustice in our nation’s capital! Help our president and those responding to the call to act swiftly and cleanly in making DC a place of peace and righteousness for the glory of your name AMEN?

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Art Wilmoth
August 12, 2025

The Mayor in Washington is part of the crime Problem. Then District Of Columbia must be taken over and changed to reflect security, and lawfulness. Right now it is a snake pit, infested by organized crime controlled by Democrats. and global spy networks. Sex, Drugs, and Murder. Let us cleans that city, or move the White House to Kansas City, Kansas or Some place in the middle of the United States away from the shore line. In our town of Indianapolis the black teens are now armed with guns killing about a dozen people a week. with a Democrat Mayor Hogsett. When they get caught, they are released in a couple of years from jail to murder again making a human life worthless. If people murder with guns they should be executed with guns. I don’t care how young they are. It the age of accountability. how ever old that is. Maybe 4years old. It’s that age when they know it wrong to run around naked. and if after that they murder someone with a gun they should be executed with a gun, if they are guilty, then within 30 days they should be swiftly executed.

DC should become smaller and include the government buildings.
The rest should become part of Virginia and Maryland. (Sounds reasonable), and

build a 50 foot wall around it so that the Politicians can not escape.

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Grant R
August 12, 2025

Yes, Washington, DC has become terrible since LBJ called for government change. Since 1961 the district has had a democrat mayor and things have become worse.
DC should become smaller and include the government buildings.
The rest should become part of Virginia and Maryland.
Our Founding Fathers would be appalled at what the district has become.

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Julianne Clifton
August 12, 2025

Thank you President Trump for taking authority of good in DC. 1960-61 was a gov’t typist and could walk about in safety, taking buses to NW often. You are loved by many citizens.

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Maria Elena Ceballos
August 12, 2025

I think president Trump is doing the correct actions, we just can’t have criminals running our country and destroying our cities and victimizing our people, these criminals need to be in jail so the normal citizens can thrive, progress, do their jobs, their kids can go to school in safety the teens could study and learn proper behaviors from their elders go to school and reach their personal goals, get jobs, make industres,, create art, music, the elders couls be able to go shopping in fredom, elders can chat with each other without getting worried of who might enter their home and rob them. UsA needs Peace .
Mr Trump is bringing Health to a sick society of criminals, i pray to the Holy Trinity to help Mr Trump and the people in the Goverment to successfully achieve and establish their Goal of Peace , Fredom, Unity , Safery , Productivity and joy in our Country.
Let there be light instead of darkness and crime.
In GOD we trust
Amen.

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Virginia Martha Dodd-Slippy
August 12, 2025

The only solution for the protection of American citizens!

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    Katherine Murray Leisure MD
    August 12, 2025

    To protect ALL God-fearing people in Wash DC, the citizens and the foreigners, just as prescribed in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Hear us, O LORD, you are mighty indeed. Let justice and integrity reign. Let us follow Your Laws, your Ten Commandments, and work with righteousness as the children of God. Protect law enforcement. Thank you, President Trump and these brave law enforcement teams. Give them courage and strength to love and serve the LORD and our fragile nation firmly and successfully.

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Derek
August 12, 2025

Absolutely support Trump’s decision to clean up DC. It’s a typical corrupt democrat-run city

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Elizabeth Morales
August 12, 2025

Glory to God!,thank you Lord for a president that cares for what’s happening in our nation! Godly believers stand with prayer against the assault of the American public. Decency has to be fought for, against all unrighteousness. Violence is not a way of life. We do not accept it and we will not let our children and our grandchildren have to live in evil Society, filled with hatred corrupt officialsl and violence. Thank you Lord for always putting Godly people in charge! We asked for protection of our president and all those that stand for justice, Liberty and the pursuit of godliness, in this Fallen World . amen

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Mary Beth S
August 12, 2025

With the level of crime in our capital, I’m surprised that there are any tourists, or foreign diplomats, or much of anyone who wants to be there. YHVH, please make this move to federalize our capital effective in bringing law and order. Please protect the National Guard, and all law enforcement officers and first responders. Please stir Congress to enact necessary legislation, like cashless bail being ended, quickly. The homeless are not an easy problem to solve, so please grant wisdom and discernment to those tasked with addressing the issue. How we need Your intervention!

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Steven Winner
August 12, 2025

I personally think that Donald Trump is an exceptional leader not for just America but for all of the countries in the world. I would love to see the Congress pass a law that none of the illegals are allowed American Citizenship. The industrial parks in Valencia California are loaded with illegals. I know that for a fact. I used to work for one company that refurbished Commercial Airlines Interiors which were off of highway 126 and Interstate five in Valencia California. I would venture to say that at least 35% of the company were illegal aliens. I would venture to say that the majority of the companies in Valencia California’s Industrial parks are loaded with Illegal Aliens. Foot Hill Blvd. in the San Fernando Valley has many companies that also has many illegal aliens working there.

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