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John Oliver Slams Trump's D.C. Police Power Grab
8/19/2025
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- John Oliver condemned Donald Trump's federal takeover of D.C. police, calling it a "show of power" amid low crime rates.
- He pointed out the adverse effects on local businesses and reported over 100 arrests since the takeover.
- Oliver ridiculed Trump's meeting with Putin, emphasizing the negative response from even Fox News.
