'Be the light’ in Trump’s war with the truth: Philadelphia’s plan to combat the President’s threats

Legal & Political Stance - State and local leaders warn that military troops carrying out authoritarian plans may face prosecution [1] - Philadelphia's District Attorney (DA) emphasizes prosecution for crimes committed by the National Guard, asserting that Donald Trump cannot pardon them [2] - The DA highlights the oath to uphold the Constitution and laws, applying equally to all, regardless of uniform [4] - The DA encourages citizens to record any interactions with the National Guard, emphasizing transparency [7] - The DA asserts that elected officials should uphold the Constitution and laws, pursuing legal action against those in uniform who commit crimes [15] Crime & Public Safety - Philadelphia has the fewest homicides in recent memory, with 134 people killed through July, a significant drop compared to 319 during the same period in 2021 [8][9] - The DA attributes the decrease in homicides to prevention and modern enforcement, including investment in youth and anti-crime measures [9][10] - Philadelphia has the lowest level of incarceration in over 35 years [10] - Homicide rates in Republican states have been approximately 133% of the homicide rate in Democratic states over the last 25 years [14] Criticism & Allegations - The DA accuses President Trump of being against specific voter demographics [13] - The DA compares President Trump to Adolf Hitler [18]