Washington, D.C., takes Trump administration to court to stop attempted federal takeover
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DC Sues Trump Administration Over Police Takeover
Above: D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb speaks on Jan. 2, 2023 in Washington. Image copyright: Matt McClain/The Washington Post/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Schwalb is a typical Democrat whose hatred of all things Trump even inspires him to sue to stop the president's efforts to eliminate crime and homelessness. D.C. is facing a genuine emergency, as statistics show crime has spiraled out of control despite denials from Democrats and their allies in the media. Democratic failures have left Trump and Bondi no choice but to take their recent actions.
Democratic narrative
Trump and Bondi's orders are an unprecedented assault on D.C.'s self-governance, with Trump manufacturing a fake emergency to justify an illegal power grab. There's no legal standing for forcing any D.C. personnel to be beholden to a federal official. The safety of D.C. residents and visitors is at risk as long as this occupation by federal forces continues.