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DC Crime Emergency: Unpacking the Data Amidst Conflicting Claims

DC Crime Emergency: Unpacking the Data Amidst Conflicting Claims

DC Crime Emergency: Unpacking the Data Amidst Conflicting Claims Washington D.C. finds itself at the center of a heated debate over crime statistics, fueled by a recent declaration of a crime emergency by President Trump and a subsequent deployment of the National Guard. Just a week after federal troops began patrolling D.C. streets, the White House continues to assert that crime in the capital is “out of control,” pointing to a 2024 homicide rate that nearly doubled 2012 figures. However,…

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Trump’s DC Crackdown: Unpacking the Federal Takeover and Crime Claims

Trump’s DC Crackdown: Unpacking the Federal Takeover and Crime Claims

Trump’s DC Crackdown: Unpacking the Federal Takeover and Crime Claims In a controversial move during his presidency, Donald Trump falsely asserted on a Thursday that crime in Washington D.C. had reached an all-time high, coinciding with a significant federal intervention into the city’s policing. This included the deployment of the National Guard and federal agents, alongside a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). From the Oval Office, Trump declared, “Washington DC is at its worst point,” though he…

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