Brief
Trump attacks Democrats, calls cities dirty in Columbus Day speech
In a lengthy Columbus Day address, Trump blamed Democrats for "dirty" cities, urged a statue return in Columbus, Ohio, and asserted crime fell dramatically.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump delivered a Columbus Day speech on Friday in the White House East Room, using the occasion to criticize Democratic‑run cities as "always dirty" and to demand that Columbus, Ohio, reinstall a statue of its namesake.
What happened
During the hour‑long address, Trump listed a series of grievances, from the condition of sidewalks and store doors in unnamed cities to the presence of marijuana odors. He claimed that Washington, D.C., had become "totally safe" after he ordered federal law‑enforcement officers and National Guard troops to patrol the capital. Trump said the National Guard, expected to stay until 2029, had "removed over 5,000" "thugs" from the city, though he gave no details on how the figure was calculated.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that Trump also referenced gas prices, alleged that he had seen lower prices in Iowa before a war with Iran, and suggested that Hollywood once barred Italian names for mobsters, saying filmmakers were "censored" by liberal activists. He asserted that crime was "down 87 percent" because of his federal crackdown, and recalled a prior August takeover of the D.C. police department, warning that children from Iowa might be killed while visiting monuments.
What was said
"You go into some of these cities, without naming, because I’d like to see them come back, but they’re always dirty," Trump told the audience of Italian‑American leaders, as reported by the Independent.
"They didn’t want you to call the name of the mobster. They didn’t want you to use the name of the, like, Alphonse Capone… you weren’t allowed to use Italian names," he added.
How it came about
The speech was framed as a celebration of Italian‑American heritage, a theme Trump has highlighted in previous remarks, such as his September 22 criticism of UK leader Keir Starmer for being "too tough" on Russia. The address follows his ongoing push to portray Democratic policies as harmful to public safety and cultural expression.
Key facts
- Trump called Democratic‑run cities "always dirty" in his Columbus Day speech. (independent.co.uk)
- He claimed crime was down 87% due to his federal crackdown. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump said National Guard troops have removed over 5,000 "thugs" from Washington, D.C. (independent.co.uk)
- He urged Columbus, Ohio, to reinstall a statue of Christopher Columbus. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump alleged Hollywood once barred Italian names for mobsters. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Trump claims Democrats canceled mob movies in meandering Columbus Day rant”
