The Megyn Kelly Show Trump's Plan to Fix Crime in D.C, Putin Summit Details, Cuomo Teases "Zohran's Law": AM Update 8/12
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Aug 12, 2025 President Trump reveals a bold plan to combat crime in D.C. by proposing federal control over local policing. As he prepares for a summit with Putin, tensions rise over negotiations regarding Ukraine. The New York City mayoral race heats up, with Andrew Cuomo teasing a controversial housing law aimed at affordable housing, while his opponent, Zohran Mamdani, pushes back against the proposal. The political landscape is charged with urban cleanup initiatives and debates on crime management, reflecting deep societal challenges.
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Federal Takeover Of D.C. Police
- Donald Trump invoked Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police under federal control.
- The emergency order lasts 30 days unless Congress authorizes extended federal control.
Guard Deployment And Bondi Control
- Trump deployed 800 National Guard members and delegated D.C. police control to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- The administration framed the moves as necessary to restore public safety and protect visitors.
Data Dispute Over D.C. Crime Rates
- Critics, including Hillary Clinton, noted that violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low.
- Opponents accused the White House of politicizing crime despite falling statistics.