Stephen Miller Reveals the DC Crime Stat Manipulation is Worse Than They Thought [WATCH]

Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, alleged at a White House press conference on Aug. 25 that Washington, D.C., police officials manipulated crime data and said the matter “will all be brought to light.”

The briefing coincided with the president’s signing of executive orders aimed at intensifying federal efforts against crime in the nation’s capital.

According to the administration’s announcement at the event, the executive orders end cashless bail in Washington, D.C., and direct the Department of Justice to criminally prosecute individuals who burn the U.S. flag.

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The orders were described as part of the White House’s broader crime-reduction initiative in the district.

Miller said the District’s crime reporting is under scrutiny and asserted that a whistleblower has provided evidence of data manipulation.

“We’re in the process of uncovering a massive scandal in Washington, DC with the doctoring of crime stats,” Miller said.

“When we ultimately share the results, it will stun you the extent to which, even though DC had the worst crime in America, honestly measured it dramatically understated how bad it was,” he added.

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“There are even accusations that murders and homicides were reported as accidents not murders. This is how severe the manipulation of the crime data has been in this city. It will all be uncovered and it will all be brought to light,” Miller continued.

The whistleblower identified by the administration is Michael Pulliam, a commander in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Pulliam is currently under investigation after being suspended in connection with allegations that crime statistics in his district were altered.

He was placed on paid administrative leave in mid-May, a week after filing an equal employment opportunity complaint against an assistant chief, NBC 4 Washington reported.

Miller’s allegations were presented alongside reference to an ongoing Department of Justice inquiry into potential manipulation of crime data by senior MPD officials and alleged interference with federal law enforcement efforts in the city.

That inquiry is being led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, according to the administration’s description at the briefing.

Congressional oversight leaders also signaled interest in the allegations. Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said the panel is examining claims about the District’s crime reporting.

“A whistleblower with firsthand knowledge has told the Oversight Committee that the DC crime data is being wildly manipulated under orders from DC police leadership,” Comer posted on X.

“D.C. police have a duty under federal and local law to accurately report crime to the public,” he added.

🚨A whistleblower with firsthand knowledge has told the Oversight Committee that D.C. crime data is being widely manipulated under orders from top D.C. police leadership.

D.C. police have a duty under federal and local law to accurately report crime to the public.

Read more👇 https://t.co/EpPwGMF47a

— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) August 25, 2025

The D.C. Police Union has publicly questioned the accuracy of local reporting practices.

The union has said false reporting occurs and has asserted that supervisory personnel “manipulate crime data to make it appear violent crime has fallen considerably compared to last year.”

The White House framed the Aug. 25 orders as the latest step following the federalization of Washington, D.C., policing earlier this month.

Federal oversight began on Aug. 11, alongside the deployment of National Guard personnel in support roles.

According to U.S. Attorney Pirro, there have been more than 1,000 arrests since federalization began two weeks prior to Sunday.

Miller also referenced recent trends under federal oversight.

“NO police officer working in the city can remember a time in their lives when there has been NO murders… President Trump has freed 700,000 people in this city who were living under the rule of criminals and thugs,” he said.

Deputy Chief of Staff @StephenM: “It is a literal statement that @POTUS has freed 700,000 people in this city who were living under the rule of criminals and thugs.” pic.twitter.com/dJUzAFPkWb

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 25, 2025

The executive orders announced on Aug. 25—ending cashless bail in the district and directing DOJ to pursue flag-burning prosecutions—mark additional federal actions tied to the administration’s public safety plan for Washington, D.C.

Federal officials said further details about implementation will be provided through agency guidance and subsequent announcements.

The MPD has not issued a public response in this briefing to the specific allegations raised by Miller regarding crime-data practices.

The department’s commander named by the administration remains on leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation referenced by local media.

Congressional inquiries are in their initial stages, with committee staff reviewing the whistleblower assertions and related materials.

As the federal measures take effect, the Justice Department’s review into the reporting of crime statistics in the district is ongoing.

The administration said updates will be released as investigative steps are completed and as the results of the federalized enforcement initiative are compiled.