Mayor of DC changes position on federalizing police during town hall.
Washington, DC Mayor Reacts to Trump’s Federalization of Police The mayor of Washington, DC, gave a different response on Tuesday regarding President Trump’s federal takeover of the city’s police force. She emphasized the need for community involvement, essentially suggesting that local governance must push back against what she views as authoritarian measures. In her words, […]
Trump Asks Media to Join D.C. Police on Patrol
Trump Invites Press to Ride Along with DC Police WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to media members to join the DC Metropolitan Police following inquiries from Breitbart News. He began his remarks at the Kennedy Center, where he also announced plans to host the 2025 Kennedy Center honors. During the […]
Trump Believes Journalists Minimizing Crime in DC Should Join Police ‘Ride Alongs’ To Witness It Themselves
Trump Suggests Journalists Ride with D.C. Police to Understand Crime Issues On Wednesday, President Donald Trump urged journalists who overlook the ongoing crime surge in Washington, D.C., to ride along with police officers to grasp the situation better. He referred to data from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which reveals significant increases in violent crime, […]
Trump suggests invoking a national emergency to maintain authority over the DC police.
Trump Threatens National Emergency Over DC Police Control President Donald Trump indicated that if Congress fails to collaborate on extending the current federal control program, he might declare a national emergency to retain authority over the police in Washington, D.C. During a press conference at the Kennedy Center, Trump stated that declaring a national emergency […]
Cincinnati police union stands by viral investigation of downtown assault
The Cincinnati Police Union is pushing back against local leaders who want to prosecute several white individuals involved in a violent incident downtown that left six people injured in late July. The police union has issued a statement defending the investigation into the violence, although city leaders are calling for more arrests. The police emphasized […]
Trump claims DC will serve as a model for other cities following crime reduction efforts and suggests he may request extended power over local police.
Trump Seeks Extended Federal Authority Over DC Police WASHINGTON – President Trump announced on Wednesday that he is aiming for a “long-term extension” of federal powers concerning the police in Washington, D.C., and he plans to reach out to Congress to formalize this request. “We need a crime bill focused on D.C.,” Trump said during […]
The 100th homicide in DC takes place shortly after Trump takes charge of the police department.
Washington D.C. Reports 100th Murder This Year Just hours after President Donald Trump announced a significant decision to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), a tragic incident occurred on Monday evening in Washington, D.C., marking the district’s 100th murder of the year. According to the MPD, officers from District 3 responded to gunfire reports in […]
Police in Washington back Trump’s federal control — are Democrats and the media unaware of crime?
In recent hours, Democratic politicians and mainstream media have voiced strong criticism of President Donald Trump, particularly regarding his decision for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. For those on the left, this episode serves as more evidence of what they see as Trump’s authoritarian manner. Take former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for instance, who […]
Trump’s authoritarian ambitions are realized as the National Guard transforms DC into a police state
In his second term, President Trump seems to be envisioning a scenario where federal police and military might be directed against a black mayor from a Democratic city. On Monday, Trump’s plans intensified as local police in Washington, DC, lost command to the National Guard, with 800 troops dispatched to oversee the streets. He didn’t […]
Bill Barr backs Trump’s plan for D.C. police management: ‘Spot on’
Trump’s Federal Law Enforcement Plan Backed by Barr Attorney General Bill Barr expressed his approval of President Donald Trump’s initiative to augment federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C. during a recent appearance on Fox News. He stated, “The president has a right to take action. Judge Jeanine outlined the situation really well, and I think […]