Crime & Public Safety - Trump administration boasts 308 arrests since federal takeover of D·C, citing crime concerns [1] - Critics argue Trump's actions are about control, especially with hints of expanding "emergency safety methods" to other Democratic-led cities [2] - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott claims Baltimore is the safest it has been in over 50 years, contradicting Trump's narrative [3] - Cities like D·C, Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, and Oakland are seeing historic record drops in violence [6] - Baltimore is experiencing the fewest homicides through this date on record in over 50 years [7] Political & Social Issues - Trump's actions are seen as a distraction from issues like the price of eggs, Epstein, the economy, and the meeting with Putin [5] - Baltimore Mayor suggests Trump should stop cutting funding to community violence intervention programs and victim-based services [17] - There's a call to ban AR-15s, assault rifles, and ghost guns [17] - The federal government is urged to invest in housing and address the mental health crisis [18][19] - A shift from a "warrior mentality" to a "guardian mentality" in law enforcement is advocated [21]
'Dog and pony show': Baltimore Mayor Scott SLAMS Trump’s D.C. takeover as power grab.
MSNBC·2025-08-18 01:41