Trump to take over D.C. Law Enforcement

[superrific]

To argue against trump's involvement in dc policing based on falling crime statistics is a losing argument to anyone who doesn't have tds. DC is a crime ridden shit hole and has been almost since dc came under dim control back in the 70's. There are logical arguments that can be made against this action by trump based on other criteria, but citing falling crime statistics that are still among the highest in the nation doesn't demonstrate much intellect.

You haven't spent any time in DC, you inbred hick. You're just going by fucking stereotypes, racist piece of shit stereotypes that persist largely because the DC mayors are always black.

DC's problem is not the Home Rule Act. It's precisely the opposite. DC has limited authority, and Congress still controls most of its finances and ultimately makes the rules. And Congress doesn't give a fuck about DC because DC has no political power. So DC's authority is more or less comparable to other large American cities, except those cities all have their state governments to back them up. Except DC.

That's what DC should be its own state. Racist asshole crackers like you can't stomach the idea of a majority black state, so you always go down this route.

 

[ZenMode]

She knows what it means, dumbass. I get it -- you don't think highly of black people.

Playing the race card. That's original!

But I could very well have said those exact words. "What do you mean, chain of command" is a way of saying, "there is no chain of command, are you fucking kidding me". It's a more polite way of saying that. If I didn't say exactly what she said, I might have responded more like, "what are you talking about, a chain of command in this pigshit seat-of-the-pants, racist administration where one is more evil than the next? They don't know how to tie their goddamn shoes, let alone run a police department."

So I think you should apologize for that load of racist drivel.

The only one bringing up race is you. I'm looking at her words and her previous position which in no way qualifies her for Chief.

 

[ChileG]

So, are they just going to walk around the safest places in the city?

 

[ZenMode]

My prediction on this initiative is that ultimately crime will fall in dc due to this move and this will be a winner for trump in the eyes of dc residents and will improve his numbers nationally.

The Republican Party cementing themselves as the party of law & order is where Dem politics goes to die.

We have a DEI hire not knowing a basic phrase of her position, multiple Dems, including the Congressional Black Caucus making this into a race issue, other dams saying that more police isn't the answer and people being killed 2 blocks from Dems protesting Trump's move and, meanwhile, The border is a non-issue and he's taking clear steps to get control of the criminal shit show in DC.

 

[finesse]

And I'm sure your defending such buffoonery is partisan hypocrisy because if it had come from someone on the right you would have been all over it like a pig to shit without ever extending any benefit of the doubt.

No. It would have been too petty for me to notice. I don't have to manufacture flaws in others to feel better about myself.

Course, it helps when the the 'pubs have them in bunches like bananas.

 

[Mulberry Heel]

It's hilarious reading the defenses offered by Trumpers here that DC needs to basically lose home rule because of the persistent right-wing stereotype that all large cities are crime-ridden hellholes. And it's totally absurd to argue that steadily falling crime statistics shouldn't count because the crime rate is, in their opinion, still too high. If that was true then why didn't Dear Leader do this in his first term when violent crime was higher in DC? Trumpers can say whatever the hell they want, but when crime in DC is at a thirty-year low and has been steadily decreasing for the past two years then the logical conclusion is that the problem seems to be taking care of itself, not that we need to take over the District and send in the troops to try and deal with a situation that has been getting better by the year.

 

[superrific]

The only one bringing up race is you. I'm looking at her words and her previous position which in no way qualifies her for Chief.

Oh fuck off. You are bringing up race, you're just trying to do it with a dog whistle. You know very well what her words meant, and the only reason you are claiming she was ignorant is her race. Go suck someone off. Feel what it's like to do something for somebody else but yourself.

 

[sringwal]

The Republican Party cementing themselves as the party of law & order is where Dem politics goes to die.

We have a DEI hire not knowing a basic phrase of her position, multiple Dems, including the Congressional Black Caucus making this into a race issue, other dams saying that more police isn't the answer and people being killed 2 blocks from Dems protesting Trump's move and, meanwhile, The border is a non-issue and he's taking clear steps to get control of the criminal shit show in DC.

“Why is this DEI hire making it about race?”

Do you think before you post?

 

[ZenMode]

Oh fuck off. You are bringing up race, you're just trying to do it with a dog whistle.

If by dog whistle you mean I know there is a 0.01% chance that a DEI boss is going to be straight, white and male, then yes, I guess you have your so-called dog whistle.

You know very well what her words meant,

I absolutely don't. She said "what do you mean" and then stopped. Her pause was so awkward that somebody else had to step in to end the awkwardness.

and the only reason you are claiming she was ignorant is her race.

You really can't help yourself, can you?

Go suck someone off.

That's weird.

Feel what it's like to do something for somebody else but yourself.

Is pretending that she's qualified "doing something for someone else?"

 

[Callatoroy]

You spent much time in DC, calla?

Everyone wants to see crime go down in their neighborhoods and cities. Its human nature to want to feel safe. Even dims in poor neighborhoods will appreciate his efforts if they perceive their city is safer. Tackling crime isn't overly complex. Dims just can't seem to hold anyone accountable and always have to find some excuse for accountability. We didn't need congress to act to secure the border. Trump just put the right (in his eyes) people in place, gave them the resources needed and said go do it. That approach isn't applicable to more complex problems, but in something as singular as securing the border it works. Tackling violent crime isn't as simple, but it does have some similarities. Zero tolerance, accountability, and being resolute in purpose are the beginning points. Putting more police in trouble areas and making them visible. Contrast that with the left's approach of defund the police and its easy to see why many cities controlled by the left struggle with crime. Not going to stop crime by winning hearts and minds. How much more evidence is needed to see that the dims who control dc are clueless as to how to deal with the issue. 50 years of failure apparently isn't enough.

 

[GoHeelsweeeehoooo]

So DC is this crime ridden hell hole but pretty much every middle school on the east coast does an 8th grade field trip to Washington DC?

 

[McAdooSmackinYou]

That's weird.

keep in mind it could be a she (with testicles)

 

[Callatoroy]

It's hilarious reading the defenses offered by Trumpers here that DC needs to basically lose home rule because of the persistent right-wing stereotype that all large cities are crime-ridden hellholes. And it's totally absurd to argue that steadily falling crime statistics shouldn't count because the crime rate is, in their opinion, still too high. If that was true then why didn't Dear Leader do this in his first term when violent crime was higher in DC? Trumpers can say whatever the hell they want, but when crime in DC is at a thirty-year low and has been steadily decreasing for the past two years then the logical conclusion is that the problem seems to be taking care of itself, not that we need to take over the District and send in the troops to try and deal with a situation that has been getting better by the year.

Totally clueless and illogical. Wonder if the residents of dc feel their city is safe? What's the common denominator of the top 10 most violent cities in the country? Hint: they think like you

 

[Callatoroy]

So DC is this crime ridden hell hole but pretty much every middle school on the east coast does an 8th grade field trip to Washington DC?

lmao That is proof right there.

 

[TangledUpInBlue06]

Everyone wants to see crime go down in their neighborhoods and cities. Its human nature to want to feel safe. Even dims in poor neighborhoods will appreciate his efforts if they perceive their city is safer. Tackling crime isn't overly complex. Dims just can't seem to hold anyone accountable and always have to find some excuse for accountability. We didn't need congress to act to secure the border. Trump just put the right (in his eyes) people in place, gave them the resources needed and said go do it. That approach isn't applicable to more complex problems, but in something as singular as securing the border it works. Tackling violent crime isn't as simple, but it does have some similarities. Zero tolerance, accountability, and being resolute in purpose are the beginning points. Putting more police in trouble areas and making them visible. Contrast that with the left's approach of defund the police and its easy to see why many cities controlled by the left struggle with crime. Not going to stop crime by winning hearts and minds. How much more evidence is needed to see that the dims who control dc are clueless as to how to deal with the issue. 50 years of failure apparently isn't enough.

That's a lot of words for a yes or no question.

I'm happy for you tho. Or sorry that happened.

 

[Bobfripp]

Totally clueless and illogical. Wonder if the residents of dc feel their city is safe? What's the common denominator of the top 10 most violent cities in the country? Hint: they think like you

Here are 10 cities frequently cited as having high violent crime rates (as of August 13, 2025):

REPUBLICAN STATE = Republican governor and Republican state legislative body

1. (REPUBLICAN STATE) Memphis, TN: Has consistently appeared at the top of these lists with high violent crime and property crime rates.
2. Detroit, MI: Faces significant challenges with violent crime, including high rates of aggravated assault and robbery.
3. Baltimore, MD: Ranks high in terms of violent crime, particularly homicides and robberies.
4. (REPUBLICAN STATE) Cleveland, OH: Has a high rate of violent crime including assault and robbery.
5. (REPUBLICAN STATE) St. Louis, MO: Frequently mentioned for its high homicide rate, especially when adjusted for population.
6. (REPUBLICAN STATE) New Orleans, LA: Faces challenges with violent crime, including carjacking and other violent offenses.
7. (REPUBLICAN STATE) Kansas City, MO: Experiences high violent crime rates, including murder and gun violence.
8. (REPUBLICAN STATE) Little Rock, AR: Has a high rate of violent crime, including aggravated assault and shootings.
9. Oakland, CA: While not always at the top, it appears in rankings and shows concerns regarding violent and property crimes
10. (REPUBLICAN state senate) Milwaukee, WI: Faces challenges with high homicide rates.

I see a trend here. Shouldn't state governors and state legislators have more responsibility to ensure the well being of their cities?

 

[mpaer]

So DC is this crime ridden hell hole but pretty much every middle school on the east coast does an 8th grade field trip to Washington DC?

I visited a few months ago
Grandkids etc
Went to all the sites
It was cool

 

[TangledUpInBlue06]

I visited a few months ago
Grandkids etc
Went to all the sites
It was cool

Did any survive?

 

[mpaer]

Did any survive?

Ha
we had a blast

 

[Callatoroy]

It's hilarious reading the defenses offered by Trumpers here that DC needs to basically lose home rule because of the persistent right-wing stereotype that all large cities are crime-ridden hellholes. And it's totally absurd to argue that steadily falling crime statistics shouldn't count because the crime rate is, in their opinion, still too high. If that was true then why didn't Dear Leader do this in his first term when violent crime was higher in DC? Trumpers can say whatever the hell they want, but when crime in DC is at a thirty-year low and has been steadily decreasing for the past two years then the logical conclusion is that the problem seems to be taking care of itself, not that we need to take over the District and send in the troops to try and deal with a situation that has been getting better by the year.

You and hardly anyone else who can read have your heads stuck up your asses and are either to blind (at best) or willfully ignorant to admit the problem in dc. You don't like it that trump is going to fix a problem in dc that dim mayors all over the country have and then get the credit for it. So your automatic reflex is to pretend the problem is nonexistent. Go see a shrink.

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www.theatlantic.com

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Despite Falling Violent Crime, Some Adams Morgan Residents Say They Feel Less Safe

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