At its best, Washington, D.C., is a city of timeless grandeur, of iconic monuments and world-historical centers of power.
At its worst, it’s a harrowing place where a remorseless 14-year-old could steal your car.
by Rich Lowry
Trump’s indictment of D.C. for allowing lawless young people to blight the city is accurate.
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Police vehicles parked near the scene of a stabbing and shooting in Washington, D.C., June 7, 2025.
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At its best, Washington, D.C., is a city of timeless grandeur, of iconic monuments and world-historical centers of power.
At its worst, it’s a harrowing place where a remorseless 14-year-old could steal your car.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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At its best, Washington, D.C., is a city of timeless grandeur, of iconic monuments and world-historical centers of power.
At its worst, it’s a harrowing place where a remorseless 14-year-old could steal your car.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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