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Trump Appoints Bondi to Tackle D.C. Crime Amid Controversy

8/12/2025

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On August 11, 2025, President Trump took a bold step by invoking Home Rule, appointing Attorney General Pam Bondi to spearhead the D.C. Metropolitan Police. Bondi boldly proclaimed an end to crime in the capital, while a police commander faces scrutiny for allegedly tampering with crime statistics. The White House pushed back against media narratives, emphasizing the urgent need for order in the city.

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On August 11, 2025, President Trump took a bold step by invoking Home Rule, appointing Attorney General Pam Bondi to spearhead the D.C. Metropolitan Police. Bondi boldly proclaimed an end to crime in the capital, while a police commander faces scrutiny for allegedly tampering with crime statistics. The White House pushed back against media narratives, emphasizing the urgent need for order in the city.