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Trump misrepresents Washington, D.C. crime data to argue for federal intervention, raising concerns among experts and officials over politicized narratives and misuse of statistics.

Donald Trump announced he is placing Washington, D.C., police under federal control and activating the National Guard, citing escalating unrest in the capital, AP News reported.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned President Trump’s suggestion of sending federal troops to Chicago, telling the BBC such an action would be an abuse of presidential power.