The Narthex
Federalizing Washington DC Law Enforcement
For some commentators, the 274 murders in DC in 2023 appears normal & acceptable
By John M. Grondelski | August 12th 2025 12:53 PMPresident Trump’s announcement to enhance federal control of policing in Washington DC to fight crime in the nation’s capital is welcome. Talking heads insist that “crime is down” in DC, that Trump’s move is “cover” for not wanting to discuss the Epstein case, that it usurps “home rule,” and augurs…
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