Trump team's bungling makes his bad ideas worse

Economic Impact of Policy - Trump's claim of booming restaurant business in DC is challenged by data showing reservation declines of 27% year-over-year immediately after his announcement, and 31% the following day [1] - Small business owners report significant losses, with one restaurant losing over $15,000 in a single night due to checkpoints deterring foot traffic [1] - A bar owner saw a $7,000 decline in sales on a Friday, describing the city as a "ghost town" under the current policies [1] Justice Department Actions - The Justice Department is accused of diverting resources from fighting terrorism, white-collar fraud, public corruption, and child sex crimes to immigration enforcement [1][2] - Allegations surface that the arrest of the mayor of Newark was ordered by Trump's personal attorney, the Deputy Attorney General [3][4] - A Trump DOJ official is investigating a Democratic Attorney General for potential mortgage fraud, leading to unusual surveillance tactics [6][7][8] Law Enforcement and Public Safety - Food delivery drivers are being arrested by federal agents, causing outrage among residents [1] - Concerns are raised that federal officers are being pulled away from high-priority assignments like counter-terrorism [2] - The Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files is criticized for being slow and piecemeal [12][13]