WASHINGTON—This morning, Donald Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department. The following is a statement of government watchdog Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón:  

“This is just one more action out of an authoritarian playbook. As more Americans sour on Donald Trump’s cruel and corrupt agenda, he’ll do absolutely anything to change the headlines, including fabricating a crisis that doesn’t exist. It’s weakness disguised as strength.  

“Declaring this emergency, sending the military into the neighborhoods of D.C., despite recent drops in violent crime, is a ruthless, targeted attack on the people of this great city. It will cause terror in our communities and hurt everyone—families, small businesses, and the local economy. All Americans should be concerned as Donald Trump lays his sights on other communities throughout the country.” 

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