Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, DC police officials falsified crime data
- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, DC police officials falsified crime data

President Donald Trump has claimed that violent crime in Washington is getting worse, ordering a federal takeover of the city's police department. This new investigation comes amid an escalating showdown between the Trump administration and the city over control of the police department.