Rep. Don Beyer, who represents Virginia’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed recent developments concerning crime and governance in Washington, D.C., through a series of posts on August 11, 2025.
In his first statement, Beyer commented on public safety trends in the nation’s capital: “Crime in our nation’s capital is at historic lows today, but still too high for those who are victimized. We want to build on recent crime-fighting successes in ways that respect, protect, and empower Washingtonians.” (August 11, 2025)
He followed with criticism of former President Donald Trump’s actions regarding D.C. crime policy: “Trump’s announcement is an unserious and unacceptable publicity stunt. If he wants to reduce DC crime he should focus on restoring funding Republicans stripped from the city’s budget, which risks cuts to law enforcement and other public safety measures.” (August 11, 2025)
Later that day, Beyer spoke about democratic representation for District residents: “America was founded on the principle of self determination, and Washingtonians deserve that right no less than anyone else. Today Trump again showed why representation is a vital protection against arbitrary abuses of power. The District of Columbia should be a state.” (August 11, 2025)
Beyer has served as a member of Congress since replacing Jim Moran in 2015 and currently resides in Alexandria. He was born in Trieste in 1950 and graduated from Williams College with a BA in 1972.
