On Monday, President Trump ordered the National Guard to Washington, D.C., where he said 800 troops would help address an “out of control” crime crisis that turns out to be invented. Asserting “I alone can fix it” control over D.C. police, Trump painted a picture of “roving mobs,” “caravans of mass youth,” and “bloodthirsty criminals.” FYI, violent crim…
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