U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro touted promising crime trends during a community meeting Thursday, as residents pushed back and expressed frustration with masked federal agents and an increased ICE presence in their neighborhoods.

Pirro’s comments came during a post-surge accountability forum, hosted by the 3rd District Citizens Advisory Council. Its coverage area includes Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Shaw, Logan Circle and Bloomingdale, among others.

During the nearly hourlong conversation, Pirro said President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge across the city has resulted in a significant drop in violent crime. As a result of the extra help, Pirro said homicides are down 53%, robberies are down 59% and violent crime overall is down 39% to 40%.

City leaders,

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