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Former Guardsman Slams D.C. Policing; Calls for Local Control

8/15/2025

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Former Virginia National Guard member Hodges criticized D.C. federal agents for inadequate law enforcement training and urged focus on local crime.
He recommended President Trump permit D.C. to manage its budget and restore FEMA funding.
Federal officers' presence in unexpected locations has raised concerns about their actions.
Congressman Comer advocates for expanding federal policing to other cities, considering D.C. a test case for crime reduction.

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Former Virginia National Guard member Hodges criticized D.C. federal agents for inadequate law enforcement training and urged focus on local crime.
He recommended President Trump permit D.C. to manage its budget and restore FEMA funding.
Federal officers' presence in unexpected locations has raised concerns about their actions.
Congressman Comer advocates for expanding federal policing to other cities, considering D.C. a test case for crime reduction.