Pledging to continue efforts to have a cleaner and safer Washington, US President Donald Trump on Saturday, India time, said that he had a "route run" around White House and the headquarters of the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US capital to make sure that a cleanliness drive is carried out throughout the area to make it look nice and tidy.

Donald Trump said he had the route run so that the dignitaries do not get to see the graffiti, potholes and broken barriers in Washington DC.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to transform Washington, DC, into a “crime-free capital,” emphasising the need for a cleaner, safer, and more visually appealing city for visiting world leaders.