Pirro calls DC laws by leaving “young punks” out of hook

Jeanine Pirro, Washington’s American lawyer, DC, promised to “change the laws” to DC to repress what she described as a wave of young people committing violent crimes in the national capital – part of a wider effort than President Donald Trump announced on Monday, including the deployment of hundreds of troops in the National Guard and the temporary seizure of DC police.

Speaking on Monday during a press briefing of the White House, Pirro deplored the share of the crime to DC which, according to her, is committed by the so-called “young punks” in the city, which, according to her, are often granted in probation or other indulgent convictions because of their age.

“It changes today,” promised Pirro, flanked by President Trump and other members of the cabinet.

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The American lawyer for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro pronounces remarks at a press conference, with President Donald Trump and the defense secretary Pete Hegseth at the White House, on August 11, 2025. (Images Andrew Harnik / Getty)

“I See too many violent crimes committed by young punks who think they can meet in gangs and crews and beat the (devil) of you or someone else, “said Pirro.” They don’t care where they are from. “”

“But they know that we cannot touch them, because the laws are weak,” she said. “I can’t touch you if you are 14, 15, 16, 17, and you have a weapon.”

“We have to go after the DC council and their absurd laws. We must get rid of this concept of” non-leaning in cash, “she said.” We must recognize that people who count are laws that respect the laws, “added Pirro.” And it starts today. “

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President Donald Trump speaks with journalists from James Brady Press’s information room in the White House on Monday, August 11, 2025. (AP photo / Alex Brandon)

Pirro’s remarks occurred at a broader press conference during which Trump also promised to deploy hundreds of troops from the National Guard of DC in the national capital, in order to “restore the order of law and public security” to DC

Trump swore on Truth Social one day earlier to expel the homeless from the capital of this nation. “The homeless must move, immediately,” said Trump on social networks.

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“We will give you places to stay, but far from the capital. Criminals, you don’t have to move. We are going to put yourself in prison where you belong,” he said on Truth Social.

Violent crimes in Washington, DC, are currently a 30 -year -old hollow.