President Donald Trump issued a statement Friday marking National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, pledging to combat abuse through tougher immigration enforcement, support for law enforcement, and digital safety reforms.
The October 10 statement from the White House described domestic violence as “a direct assault on our Nation’s most sacred and fundamental institution: the family,” emphasizing his administration’s renewed commitment to “ending domestic violence by restoring the rule of law, cleaning up our Nation’s streets, and aggressively arresting and prosecuting every criminal who terrorizes our fellow citizens and their families.”
According to the proclamation, domestic violence affects as many as 10 million Americans each year. Trump urged survivors to seek help, stating, “I am steadfastly devoted to uplifting survivors of domestic violence and ensuring they know they are never alone, and that help and support are always within reach.” He also directed readers to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Trump linked his anti-violence agenda to his broader law-and-order priorities, citing immigration and border security as key components of protecting families. “To further safeguard American communities and protect families from domestic violence, I am securing our southern border, dismantling human trafficking networks, and conducting the largest mass deportation operation in American history,” he said.
He added that his administration has “supported our law enforcement officers who so often must respond to and work to prevent domestic violence” and highlighted signing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which he described as a “landmark step that strengthens protections for children and families against digital exploitation and deepfakes.”
Concluding the message, Trump wrote, “Under my leadership, violent criminals are once again being deported and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law — and we are once again a Nation committed to the sacred principles of law, order, and justice.”
The proclamation underscores Trump’s focus on linking domestic policy to border enforcement, positioning public safety and family protection as intertwined priorities under his administration’s broader agenda.