EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 26 MIN
Fact Checking Trump’s Crime Emergency
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
Since Trump announced the takeover of DC’s police his administration and Trump himself have been throwing out some big very impressive sounding numbers about arrests. But can we even trust those stats? Plus, Mayor Bowser and President Trump may be on another collision course over MPD and ICE in the District, and on Thursday, the Mayor, the Attorney General and the DC Council Chair head to the Capitol to testify on the DC-related bills Republicans proposed. The Washington Post’s Olivia George is here to break it all down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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Since Trump announced the takeover of DC’s police his administration and Trump himself have been throwing out some big very impressive sounding numbers about arrests. But can we even trust those stats? Plus, Mayor Bowser and President Trump may be on another collision course over MPD and ICE in the District, and on Thursday, the Mayor, the Attorney General and the DC Council Chair head to the Capitol to testify on the DC-related bills Republicans proposed. The Washington Post’s Olivia George is here to break it all down. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: Food & Friends - Move For Meals Library of Congress Wise Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
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