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Commentators and strategists called out what they see as the absurdity of dismissing the crime spike and homelessness crisis, instead framing the situation as part of a larger political conspiracy. Democrat strategist Jim Kesler downplayed the severity, making flippant remarks such as, “If people are afraid to come to DC, go to Disney World, get fat, eat French fries.” Such comments have been widely criticized as dismissive of real issues faced by residents.