Following the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, a staffer for Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN) was the victim of an armed assault near his Washington D.C. residence. The incident, which occurred just blocks from the U.S. Capitol, left the staffer with minor injuries, thankfully allowing for a full recovery. Rep. Finstad commended the swift response of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.

Rep. Finstad connected the attack to what he perceives as a rise in crime due to lenient criminal justice policies. He advocated for stronger measures against repeat offenders and increased support for law enforcement to ensure public safety. He believes that current policies in many cities, including Washington D.C., embolden criminal activity and jeopardize public well-being.

Washington D.C. has experienced a surge in violent crime, including a concerning increase in offenses committed by juveniles. Recent statistics from the Metropolitan Police Department indicate a significant rise in sex abuse and robbery cases. The city also reached a grim milestone, recording over 200 murders for two consecutive years, a statistic not seen since 2003.