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Democratic mayors decry Trump’s ‘political charade’ in DC

On Monday, President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., assumed federal control of the Metropolitan Police, and activated 800 National Guard troops to address alleged rampant crime.
Trump cited several major cities governed by Black mayors as experiencing rising crime, but Democratic officials argue that his focus on these areas is meant to divert attention from his political challenges.
Democratic mayors, including Cleveland's Justin Bibb and Chicago's Brandon Johnson, criticized Trump’s approach, advocating instead for community violence intervention and funding for anti-violence programs to reduce crime.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker challenged Trump's assertion by making clear that he does not have the power to assume control of Chicago, while Baltimore's mayor highlighted that the city has reached a five-decade low in homicides, countering claims of rising crime.
The Democratic Mayors Association criticized Trump’s actions as unjustified, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to safeguarding communities despite his significant reductions in effective public safety funding and efforts to impose federal control over local law enforcement.

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