Ep095 - Trump Pretends to Fight Crime in DC - Democrats Pretend There IS No Crime in DC.

Trump is using emergency powers to send the National Guard into DC to try and solve the crime problems, while Democrats are claiming there IS no crime problem. You won't be surprised to learn both are wrong and not serious about solving anything. Chapters:00:00 Trump's Takeover of D.C. and Crime Control10:59 The Complexity of Crime Statistics19:57 The Role of Prosecution in D.C.25:49 Addressing Gun Violence and Straw Purchases27:54 The Homelessness Dilemma in Major Cities30:19 Trump's Approach to Crime and Authoritarianism33:32 The Plea Deal Problem in Criminal Justice37:02 Distracting from Economic Issues39:54 Government Control in Private Industry47:09 The Dangers of Expanding Executive PowerNotes:Assessing DC's Violent Crime Trends - Jeff-alytics substackCrime Scene - Nick Catoggio: The DispatchDems About To Lose Again On The Issue - Pitches and Snitches substack