
Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: DC Police Chief accused of ‘Cooking the Books’ on Crime plus Trump Classifies Fentanyl as a WMD
Dec 16, 2025
Investigations reveal that D.C. police were allegedly misclassifying crime statistics, pressured by the outgoing chief, creating a culture of fear in the department. Meanwhile, fentanyl has been classified as a weapon of mass destruction by former President Trump, reflecting its devastating impact on public health. This classification aligns it with serious national security threats and calls for military actions against drug cartels, including sanctions against Venezuela for its involvement in narcotics trafficking.
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Crime Data Was Systematically Misclassified
- The U.S. Attorney's Office found widespread misclassification of D.C. crime reports that made crime appear lower than reality.
- That manipulation undermines public trust and complicates honest assessment of policing outcomes.
Manipulation Doesn't Always Trigger Criminal Charges
- Janine Pirro's review of nearly 6,000 reports and 50 witnesses concluded manipulation occurred though not criminal.
- The findings imply official statistics may have overstated recent crime declines, affecting policy evaluation.
Commanders Say They Were Pressured
- House Oversight Republicans reported commanders testified that Chief Pamela Smith pressured them to report lower crime figures and pursue lesser charges.
- The report says commanders were berated and retaliated against when they attempted to report accurate data.



