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The push for federal intervention in D.C. signifies a broader political shift. Hammer praised the move as pragmatic and politically advantageous, particularly emphasizing that crime suppression appeals to suburban voters and swing constituencies—groups for whom public safety is a top priority. He advocated that President Trump has a unique opportunity to dismantle the long-standing, false narratives about "defunding the police" and "criminal justice reform" that have permeated left-wing politics for decades.