The US president has declared a public safety emergency as he promises to tackle crime and homelessness in the nation's capital.

But Trump exaggerated or misstated many of the facts surrounding public safety in Washington, where the crime rate has fallen in recent years, while leaving out much of the context. Here’s a closer look at the facts: TRUMP: “It’s getting worse, not getting better. It’s getting worse.”

The president is holding a news conference Monday morning to discuss efforts to fight crime and clean up the nation's capital.