Crime and Law Enforcement - President Trump joined local police and National Guard troops in Washington DC as part of a crime crackdown [1] - The administration aims to improve safety in Washington DC, with crime numbers reportedly down [8][9] - There are plans to potentially extend the crime crackdown to other cities, raising questions about infrastructure and feasibility [20][23] - The Department of Justice is investigating potential manipulation of crime statistics in DC, which President Trump has questioned [26] Infrastructure and Construction - The administration plans to seek funding from Congress to redo pavement, medians, and remove graffiti in Washington DC [2] - Clark Construction is involved in cleaning, fixing, and redoing roads and streets [3][4] - The goal is to make Washington DC "spotless" and improve its appearance for visitors [4] - The White House is building a ballroom, a project pursued for 150 years [11] Investment and Energy - The US has attracted over $17 trillion in investment, including $5.1 trillion from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE [13][14] - These investments are driving the construction of plants, including auto plants and AI plants [14] - The administration is supporting the building of electric plants, allowing companies to generate their own electricity and sell excess back to the grid [17] - The focus is shifting back to fossil fuels for electricity generation, moving away from wind energy [18] Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The US is now leading the AI race, which is considered a significant and rapidly growing field [15] - AI development requires massive amounts of electricity, necessitating a doubling of the country's current capacity [15][16]
Trump says he 'feels safe' in visit to National Guard, D.C. police
NBC News·2025-08-21 23:02