Trump said today (September 15): "Under the authority of the office of the President of the United States, the federal government has intervened in Washington, D.C. — the capital of our country — which had previously been a complete cesspool of crime. Because of this, within just a few weeks, Washington, D.C. has transformed from one of the most dangerous and murder-prone cities in the United States and around the world to one of the safest. Now, it is thriving with prosperity, with restaurants, shops, and businesses bustling, achieving almost 'zero crime' for the first time in decades. This is reassuring, but now, under pressure from radical left-wing Democrats, Mayor Muriel Bowser, who for years has allowed violent criminal forces to control the capital, has informed the federal government that the Metropolitan Police Department will no longer cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deporting and transferring dangerous undocumented immigrants. If I allow this to happen, crime will inevitably return."
To the residents and business owners of Washington, D.C.: Don't worry, I am with you, and I will not allow this to happen. When necessary, I will declare a national emergency and use federal forces to intervene! Thank you all for paying attention to this matter. Make America Great Again! President Donald J. Trump
Comments: In this post, Trump has turned the issue of public security in Washington, D.C. into a battlefield for fierce confrontation between the Republican and Democratic parties. By exaggerating the achievements in public security, attacking the inefficiency of the Democratic administration, and shaping a positive image for himself and the Republicans, he attempts to gain voter support for the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The Democrats will also take this opportunity to counterattack, emphasizing that the Republicans are overreaching, infringing on local autonomy, and both sides will blame each other, further deepening political polarization.
However, Trump's description of the public security achievements is highly exaggerated. The statements like "within a few weeks, transforming from a dangerous city to one of the safest" and "almost zero crime" deliberately ignore the objective laws that long-term investment in police resources and optimizing social governance are needed for improving urban public security. Essentially, it is packaging the federal government's intervention as a "miracle of personal leadership," thereby reinforcing his image as a strong manager. This expression style completely fits Trump's style, always talking big about everything.
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