How Trump is using ‘pure lies’ about high crime in US cities to justify federal takeovers https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/15/trump-dc-national-guard-crime-rates
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How Trump is using ‘pure lies’ about high crime in US cities to justify federal takeoversLocal officials slam president’s remarks and point to federal funding cuts as the real harm to public safety in their cities