J.D. Vance: D.C. Police Overhaul as a National Blueprint for Urban Reform

Vice President J.D. Vance has indicated that the federal assumption of policing in Washington, D.C. may serve as a precedent for other urban areas across the United States. On Wednesday, August 20, Vance was present at Union Station, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. They commended the deployment of federal personnel and National Guard members amid Trump's initiatives to address what he characterizes as “one of the most violent cities on the planet,” according to Washington Post reports. Current statistics reveal that violent crime in D.C. has reached a 30-year low, challenging Trump's narrative of “rampant lawlessness.” "Union Station exemplifies the potential of political will to restore law and order to public spaces," Vance remarked to National Guard troops. He emphasized the desire of many Americans to live peacefully without the threat of crime. Protesters in the station called out “Free D.C.,” to which Vance responded with reference to “crazy liberals.” Additionally, Miller described the demonstrators as “communists” unconnected to the city. Inspired by the protests, he announced plans for sending “thousands” more law enforcement officials. President Trump’s initiative, which began on August 11, involves 800 National Guard troops, supported by...