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DC Sues Trump Administration Over Police Takeover

DC Sues Trump Administration Over Police Takeover

DC Sues Trump Administration Over Police Takeover
Above: D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb speaks on January 2, 2023 in Washington. Image credit: Matt McClain/The Washington Post/Getty Images

The Spin


Schwalb is a typical Democrat whose hatred of all things Trump even inspires him to sue to stop the president's efforts to eliminate crime and homelessness. D.C. is facing a genuine emergency, as statistics show crime has spiraled out of control despite denials from Democrats and their allies in the media. Democratic failures have left Trump and Bondi no choice but to take their recent actions.

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