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Trump's Militarized Response Misleads on D.C. Crime Rates
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- Journalist Radley Balko criticizes President Trump's militarized response in D.C. for misrepresenting crime statistics.
- He refutes claims of rising homicides, stating D.C.'s murder rate is historically lower.
- Balko contends that Trump's approach erodes stability and trust in law enforcement, suggesting it will not lead to reduced crime.
