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5. Murphy dismisses Trump's DC crime crackdown as a 'stunt'

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 08:42 AM

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Senator Chris Murphy calls Trump's DC crime crackdown a "stunt," claiming it's a diversionary tactic to distract from pressing issues like the healthcare crisis and unreleased Epstein files. Murphy argues that crime rates have actually decreased since Biden took office, making the deployment of National Guard troops unnecessary. Trump’s move has sparked debate, with Democrats pushing back against the federal control over DC's police department and renewed calls for DC statehood.

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Murphy dismisses Trump's DC crime crackdown as a 'stunt' [View all] BumRushDaShow Sunday OP

It's not a stunt. It's a STEP. Grokenstein Sunday #1

Is he going to TRY and prevent congress from resuming? At least the Dems? PortTack Monday #2

He's a member of the Senatee Appropriations Committee BumRushDaShow Monday #3

Not a stunt Marthe48 Monday #4

Murphy dismisses Trump's DC crime crackdown as a 'stunt' Sandra_12 Monday #5

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Monday #6

It is... A Dangerous "Stunt"... Cha Tuesday #7