Debate Over Trump’s DC Crime Strategy Highlights Political Divisions

President Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington D.C.'s police amid claims of rising crime, but data shows violent crime has actually decreased to a 30-year low, highlighting a disconnect between public perception and reality. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized Trump's characterization as hyperbolic, noting that most residents still perceive crime as a serious problem, influenced by feelings rather than data. Experts suggest that perceptions of crime often lag behind actual crime rates and are influenced by political narratives.