Episode Details

House GOP Probe

• House Republicans, led by Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, launched an investigation into alleged manipulation of Washington, D.C. crime data.

• Allegations claim Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials intentionally downgraded charges to make crime statistics appear lower.

• A whistleblower with knowledge of MPD operations confirmed the alleged manipulation.

• One commander, Michael Pulliam, was suspended over the incident, but the issue may span all seven patrol districts.

Justice Department & Federal Probe

• The investigation follows the Justice Department announcing its own federal probe into D.C. crime statistics.

• Discrepancy: official reports say crime is at a 30-year low, but residents and whistleblowers say otherwise.

Donald Trump’s Position

• Trump claims FBI crime stats are “fake” and is framing D.C. as a test case for federal intervention in U.S. cities.

• He threatened to send troops to Baltimore, raising concerns among local officials.

• Trump portrays himself as confronting “business as usual” in crime reporting and law enforcement.

Cashless Bail Executive Order

• Trump signed an executive order to end cashless bail, starting in Washington, D.C.

• The order:

  • Directs federal law enforcement to prosecute arrestees federally where possible.

  • Seeks to prevent pretrial release without bail.

  • Threatens to withhold or revoke federal funding from jurisdictions with cashless bail policies.

  • Attorney General must identify such jurisdictions within 30 days.

Political Reactions

• Democrats:

  • Angry at Trump’s intervention.