STATEMENT
August 11, 2025

TRUMP TRYING TO TAKE OVER DC

This morning, President Trump used the D.C. Home Rule Act to seize control of our local police and send National Guard troops into our streets. Let's be clear about three things:

  • There is no public safety emergency in D.C. Violent crime is at a 30-year low.

  • If Trump cared about safety, he'd fix the real problems-starting with filling D.C.'s backlog of judicial appointments so cases can move faster, and investing in community partnerships that have been proven time and again to reduce crime.

  • His so-called "solutions" will make things worse. Prosecuting 14-year-olds as adults increases re-oftending. Putting troops who are unprepared tor street-level policing into neighborhoods will escalate conflict, not calm it.

I'm running for D.C. Delegate to push back against this assault on our city and to keep decisions about our safety in the hands of the people who live here.

WHILE WE STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE, WE CAN ALSO STAND WITH EACH OTHER.

HERE ARE WAYS TO TAKE ACTION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS TODAY:

  • Support immigrant families through Ayuda - 202.387.4848 | ayuda.com

  • Volunteer with Friendship Place to help those experiencing homelessness 202.364.1419 | friendshipplace.org

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