President Trump referenced PM Modi's visit to the US in a speech at the DOJ, highlighting efforts to present a clean and safe Washington DC. He emphasized plans to eliminate crime, graffiti, and tents. Trump also criticized former President Biden's administration, branding it as a 'Department of Injustice', while promising justice and accountability moving forward.
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