Trump’s Approach to Crime and Fitness in America
It’s interesting to see how Trump uses basic business principles to tackle government issues.
RFK Jr. is aiming to restore America’s health with his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, which pushes for more physical education in schools. The President’s physical fitness test is making a comeback, and RFK Jr. is releasing fitness assignments. This all sparked from an incident where a gang in Washington, DC, was evaluated to see if it could surpass the National Guard in strength.
The idea that Trump might enlist National Guard troops to tackle crime in DC is both alarming and thought-provoking. Some, particularly my libertarian friends, argue this isn’t a job for the federal government and they point to the expenses involved. But then again, DC is a unique case—it’s not a sovereign state, and the costs might be justified. We’re already funding the National Guard, after all. They often train, which is beneficial for both military readiness and the city’s safety.
The Constitution clearly states the federal government’s role is to “ensure domestic tranquility,” implying it has the right to act when there’s a failure to maintain order. Think about how Eisenhower had to send troops to Little Rock, Arkansas.
Moreover, federal leaders take oaths to support and defend the Constitution, including against domestic threats. Gangs pose a significant risk, one that arguably surpasses dangers from distant adversaries like Somali pirates or the Taliban. We should take that seriously.
On a political note, Trump excels at highlighting the inconsistencies of Democrats. He finds himself at odds with the left while simultaneously addressing issues related to illegal immigrants and gang violence. Interestingly, it seems those most vocal against crime are often older counterculture figures who are somewhat disconnected from the realities of crime, which disproportionately impacts low-income individuals rather than those who can afford to live in safer, suburban areas.
Democrats often don’t understand the situation. Washington has a significant police presence—2,300 Capitol police officers protect only two square miles, which averages out to about four officers for each lawmaker. Chuck Schumer claims he feels secure strolling through DC with the protection we provide, yet many of us don’t feel safe in poorer neighborhoods across the country.
Congress members will focus on what happened on January 6th, but in cities governed by liberal policies, like Los Angeles and Chicago, crime can feel inescapable—you can’t even walk a couple of blocks without encountering some danger.
I totally agree there’s manipulation of crime statistics in some places. For instance, in Atlanta, my car was broken into four times over the past three years. I attempted to file reports each time, but only one was recorded.
In Atlanta, people generally try to be kind. On my last day there, someone cut in front of me at the checkout line at a well-known supermarket, affectionately dubbed “Murder Kroger.”
Under Biden’s administration, both inflation and gas prices soared, which likely drove crime rates higher as people felt increasingly desperate.
Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes Trump while simultaneously suggesting that more federal troops should be sent to DC, yet he himself has failed to adequately address crime in California.
Newsom and others mock conservative calls for “thoughts and prayers” following incidents related to violence, yet maybe he should focus on constructive solutions instead of whimsical projects like a high-speed rail system that seems overly ambitious.
Many Americans have noticed a lack of transparency from mainstream media. For example, ABC News reported a white male shooter with “Trump” on his weapon, but omitted the crucial detail that he also said he intended to “kill Trump.”
Essentially, the underlying narrative from Democrats during discussions is, “Tell Trump to send the National Guard to Republican states dealing with crime.” There’s a kernel of truth there—some urban centers, like Memphis and New Orleans, have enduring problems. But the FBI’s findings reveal that a small fraction of counties is responsible for half of the homicides, skewing overall crime statistics in areas governed by Democrats.
Mamdani, a leftist candidate, leads the mayoral race in New York, promising appealing but unrealistic benefits. However, in a city long controlled by Democrats, achieving those promises might just be a matter of running quickly enough before the system falls apart.
