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'It's race-baiting!': Sharpton slams Trump targeting cities with Black mayors
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 17:52
The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 30-day federal takeover of the DC police, and Democrats are on fire about it, calling the move everything from authoritarian overreach by a lawless president to an unnecessary stunt to a raw authoritarian power grab. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents DC as a delegate in Congress, and Maryland Senator Chris Van Holland, are now introducing, reintroducing legislation to grant DC full control over its National Guard and the Metro Police Department. Now, they won't get ...
'Who is reporting to who?' Ex-FBI agent knocks Trump's D.C. takeover
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 17:01
Ryan, walk us through the details of this National Guard deployment and tell us what are you seeing there this morning. >> So far, it's relatively quiet here this morning, Anna. These National Guard troops that have been mobilized to help in this effort that President Trump unveiled yesterday are just getting their orders.So, we do see them trickling into the armory here behind me. Uh, when they're all fully staffed, we expect somewhere in the range of 800 troops that will be be deployed throughout Washingt ...
Chair of D.C. Police Union says he supports Trump's takeover
NBC News· 2025-08-12 16:59
Right now, you'll hear a lot of rhetoric about crime being down. However, I don't think that it's appropriate to take victory laps. What our members know is that we go call to call to call out on the streets at night, going from robbery to carjacking to stabbing to shooting.And uh we just know that crime is ubiquitous and it's all in every quadrant of the city. So to have people tell us, well, crime is down. You shouldn't be worried about that.Um that that's not the reality that we feel on the streets. Is i ...
National Guard troops arrive in D.C. after Trump's 'crime emergency' declaration
NBC News· 2025-08-12 16:58
President Donald Trump's unprecedented takeover of Washington DC police is really ramping up. National Guard troops have now arrived in the city after the president declared a crime emergency in our nation's capital and deployed hundreds of guardsmen. FBI, DEA, other federal agents have already been patrolling the streets.And DC's mayor and police chief just met with Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Justice Department. President Trump claims the district is one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the ...
'Not consistent with the facts': D.C. Attorney General says Trump wrong about crime in the city
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 14:43
Trump called it liberation day for the nation's capital after claiming that DC is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. It is not. NBC News senior White House correspondent Garrett Hake brings us more.Hundreds of National Guard troops are expected to begin deployments on the streets of Washington DC this morning on orders from President Trump. A White House official tells NBC News. The roll out part of the president's unprecedented push to combat crime in the nation's capital.This is Liberation Day ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-08-12 14:30
RT Eduardo Bolsonaro🇧🇷 (@BolsonaroSP)DENÚNCIAS DE MIKE BENZ SE ENCONTRAM COM LAVA-TOGA IIMoraes usava email pessoal, não oficial, para receber e dar sua ordens ilegais. Essa clandestinidade proposital, para dificultar eventual investigação, já configura crime.Parcerias com @FGVBrazil, @ufrj e checadoras de fatos - da ABRAJI, da Globo, da grande imprensa - recolhiam informações de infiltrados, fato proibido até da polícia fazer em boca de fumo de traficante de droga.O TSE presidido por Moraes provocava estes ...
Trump takes over the D.C. police department: What it means
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 13:48
Public Safety Perception and Reality - The perception of safety significantly impacts cities, sometimes more than actual crime statistics [4] - Political figures should acknowledge public safety concerns instead of solely relying on crime statistics to reassure people [12][13] New York City's Crime Reduction - New York City experienced a significant turnaround in the 1990s due to a combination of "tough on crime" policies and effective policing strategies [3][4] - The New York Police Department (NYPD) transformed its operations, increasing police presence in underserved neighborhoods [4] - Crime rates in New York City reached a 50-year low in 2019, demonstrating the long-term impact of these changes [15] - Despite fluctuations, New York City's fundamentals are considered strong, and a return to the "hellscape" era is unlikely [20] Washington D.C.'s Challenges - Washington D C residents report feeling unsafe despite what crime numbers may indicate [2] - Washington D C may be under-manned with only 3400 police officers, and their training may not be up to New York City standards [5] - The insertion of the National Guard may provide a presence, but they may not have the powers of arrest [8][9] Policing Strategies - Increased police presence and visible symbols of law enforcement can improve public perception of safety [9] - Addressing quality of life complaints, such as garbage and public disturbances, is important for maintaining a sense of safety [19]
‘It’s not Baghdad’: Sam Stein says D.C. not as Trump portrays
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 13:03
Crime and Safety Concerns - The discussion revolves around the perception of safety in Washington DC, particularly concerning tourism and the experiences of residents [5][11] - There's a debate on whether DC is accurately portrayed, with some arguing it's not as dangerous as perceived, while others cite personal experiences and rising crime rates [2][8][9][10] - The city council's policies are criticized for potentially contributing to the safety issues in DC [9] - The speakers reference New York City's transformation as a potential model for improving DC's safety and overall environment [13][14] Resource Allocation and Federal Involvement - A key point is the impact of a $1 billion reduction in DC's budget by Republicans in Congress, hindering the city's ability to address issues like truancy, homelessness, and infrastructure [3][4] - There's a call for restoring the $1 billion to DC to help improve the city's condition and address various problems [3][4] - The potential role of federal resources, including the National Guard, in addressing not just crime but also broader issues like homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health is questioned [19][20] Underlying Issues and Complexities - The discussion highlights that the problems in DC extend beyond just crime, encompassing homelessness, drug addiction, mental health issues, and infrastructure concerns [17][18][19][20] - The speakers acknowledge that addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach, not solely focusing on crime statistics [20]
Joe: Crime going down in D.C. but there's no sense of security who have lived there for decades
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 11:28
This is a fascinating story uh because so many people have been calling me over the past couple days going, you know, we like Washington should have gotten involved years ago. This place is dangerous. It's a mess. It's a wreck and whatever.And then they'll go on Twitter go, this is the worst outrage of all time, the jocking, which I understand it. It's a people need to express their concerns about Donald Trump going too far. We saw what happened back in uh 2020 with the National Guard.Certainly can't have a ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-08-12 09:42
RT Nick Sortor (@nicksortor)🚨 BREAKING: The President of the DC Police Union has come out in FULL SUPPORT of President Trump's takeover of the police department"We completely agree with the President that the crime in the District of Columbia is out of control and something needs to be done.The fact that we need help from federal law enforcement and maybe even the National Guard should not, as a surprise." ...