D.C. Clergy Rejects Trump's Fear-Based Police Takeover | JQJO

D.C. religious leaders strongly condemned President Trump's federal takeover of the city's police force, denouncing his inflammatory rhetoric and fear-mongering. They argued that his approach, deploying the National Guard and assuming police control, is counterproductive to public safety, especially given the city's 30-year low in violent crime. The clergy advocated for collaborative, long-term solutions focusing on addressing root causes of crime, criticizing Congress's withholding of vital funding for such programs. They also condemned the comparison to harsh immigration enforcement tactics.