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John,
This week, Donald Trump placed the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
under federal control and activated the D.C. National Guard, claiming it’s
to fight crime. But official data tells the truth: violent and nonviolent
crime are both down this year and are continuing to trend downward.
[ [link removed] ]A headline from The Associated Press covering Donald Trump's decision
to activate the National Guard and federalize the Washington D.C. Police
Department
So if it’s not about crime, what is this really about?
This is the second time Trump has deployed federal forces to a major U.S.
city. In both cases, the cities had Black women as mayors.
And let’s not forget — this is the same man with a criminal conviction who
refused to activate the National Guard or put the MPD under federal control
during the January 6th insurrection he egged on.
When Trump ignores real threats to democracy but sends troops into
peaceful cities, it’s not about safety. It’s about consolidating power and
stamping out dissent — a deeply authoritarian tactic with negative
implications for the future of American democracy.
If we don't push back now, we send a message that this is
acceptable, John.
And from there, things will only get worse.
That’s why we’re raising resources for the D.C. ACLU to defend the basic
freedoms of Washingtonians against Trump's tyranny. [ [link removed] ]Can you donate
today to fuel the D.C. ACLU's work?
[ [link removed] ]Donate ➡️
History will ask how we responded to this moment. Let’s answer it —
together.
In solidarity,
LeftNet
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