D. C. Mayor Shifts Stance on Trump's Police Move

Initial Reaction:

• Called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence
• Urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian push"

Later Statement:

• Described the move as "unprecedented" but not totally unexpected
• Spoke about crime in the city, especially involving young people
• Asked parents to keep an eye on their kids, noting that some are causing trouble but aren't necessarily criminals

White House's Perspective:

• Claimed Trump stepped in because the city's leaders had failed to control crime and homelessness
• Asserted that over 100 dangerous people had been taken off the streets since Trump's involvement

Crime Statistics Debate:

• Mayor's office pointed to statistics showing a decrease in violent crime
• White House disputed these numbers, suggesting they might have been manipulated
• Mayor stated that only one police commander was being investigated for this

Juvenile Crime:

• A big issue lately
• Incidents where groups of teens caused trouble in the city
• In one case, about 100 teenagers terrorized a neighborhood near a baseball park