President Trump Seizes Power In Capital: Kansas City Next?!?

Probably not but federal intervention in KCMO isn't out of the question and it has happened under President Trump previously.

In fact . . .  

Most regard "Operation Legend" as a success wherein feds helped take dangerous criminals off the street and supplemented local police and provided a bevy of manpower & resources. 

This time around . . .

The MAGA flex in law enforcement sparks controversy and fears of dictatorship despite legal precedent and constitutional power backing up the power move . . . Check-it: 

Speaking from the White House alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and other cabinet officials, Trump announced 800 National Guard troops will be sent to the capital to "reestablish law, order and public safety."

He also invoked federal authority to take over the Metropolitan Police Department, citing "special conditions of an emergency nature" under the District of Columbia's Home Rule Act . . .

Trump's remarks insinuated that Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Oakland could face a similar effort from his administration, with the president saying the effort to address crime and homelessness in the U.S. would "go further" as he specifically named the cities.

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Trump declares 'liberation day' for DC as he federalizes capital police force

President Donald Trump announced the federal takeover of Washington D.C.'s police force during a Monday press conference. Trump had been weighing various options to make changes in Washington, and he is also calling up National Guard troops to the city.

Trump takes over DC Police. Will other cities be next? : Consider This from NPR

President Trump said he's taking over Washington and announced he's deploying the national guard to the city.And he made another big promise: that his administration would take control of the DC police.The President also mentioned other cities across the country with what he says are high levels of crime.

Reader suggested op/ed news link . . .

DC government is faking crime data, systematically under-reporting violence

When a violent crime is reported as a "felony threat," rather than "assault with a dangerous weapon," it is not counted as a violent crime.

Trump names 5 cities as he says National Guard deployment will "go further"

The president's remarks came as he discussed his decision to formally declare a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C.

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