Trump Announces Which City Is Next As Part of Ongoing Crimefighting Push

Patel also emphasized the FBI’s efforts to locate missing children, stating that 5,400 have been found since January.

“That is a 30% increase year to date over the last administration,” he said. “Violent crimes against children arrests alone are up 10% [and] gang arrests are up 210% in the last seven months alone. … Mr. President, you said we have to go after the worst of the worst. … This is just the beginning.”

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino announced significant results from Operation Summer Heat last month.

In a post on X, Bongino said the operation “continues to deliver results as we strive to protect the communities we serve,” he said.