STRENGTHENING PROTECTION DURING THE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK

President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 6-12, 2025, as NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK, following the tradition established by former President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
He began by highlighting the country's high crime rates, particularly caused by gangs, and by the weakness of public policies in recent years.
He then reviewed the measures taken to reduce crime since taking office. He discussed the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border and the passage of the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of all dangerous aliens.

In the name of freedom, security, and peace, he announced new measures to strengthen victim protections, including stiffer sentences for repeat offenders to also protect law enforcement.

He finally solemnly called on the population and associations to continue working together to protect the victims and, thus, to help him and law enforcement in this task.