US President Donald Trump’s recent moves to overhaul the Washington, D.C., police force and deploy the National Guard suggest a sinister intent behind his efforts to combat violent crime. Despite claiming to act out of concern for public safety, Trump’s actions raise eyebrows among experts who point to his history of leniency towards lawbreakers.
As the most pro-criminal president in American history, Trump has consistently shown disregard for laws that don’t favor him or those close to him. His own record includes being a felon with a history of questionable business dealings and extended clemency to individuals loyal to him. Critics argue that these actions demonstrate Trump’s true priorities lie elsewhere than fighting crime.
Trump’s rhetoric on crime is also out of character, particularly when compared to his stances on other issues like trade restrictions against Canada. It remains unclear what drives his desire to take action against violent crime, but one thing is certain: his approach is raising concerns among those who fear he may be using the issue as a pretext for broader authoritarian measures.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/08/trump-dc-crime/683836