Trump’s unprecedented takeover of D.C. police comes as crime is down, figures show

Jillian Snider, a retired NYPD officer, noted significant improvements in D.C. since the pandemic, contrasting President Trump’s portrayal of the city as crime-ridden despite a 30-year low in violent crime. Experts criticized the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department as unnecessary, with concerns over management and the need for a comprehensive approach to crime, emphasizing the importance of social services.