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But this statistical rebuttal misses a critical point: the data itself is questionable. CNN highlighted that a senior member of the DC Metropolitan Police was placed on leave last month for allegedly manipulating crime data to portray a less dire picture. As a result, the credibility of civilian crime data in DC is in question, rendering official statistics unreliable until an independent, verified assessment can confirm or deny any trend.
Furthermore, the DC Police Union—representing law enforcement officers on the ground—has expressed support for Trump's move, acknowledging that crime in the district is out of control. Their stance adds an important perspective often ignored in media narratives that seek to dismiss or downplay the crisis.