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Democrats respond to Trump federalizing the D.C. police.

Democrats Respond as Trump Targets Other Cities After D.C.

In news that will come as a shock to practically no one the Democrats have authored strong letters in response to the fascist threats to our cities.

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Don't let this distract you from Epstein.
- I don't know, this is some fascist levels of policing. Not everything is a distraction, some of it is just authoritarian. But I do agree somewhat. Don't let this make you forget about the Epstein files.
- Doing multiple bad things at the same time are not distractions.
  The shit about maybe reclassifying marijuana in a few weeks, is a distraction. Doing more fascist shit is him further attacking our democracy.
  Learn the difference.
- What a shithole country.
lol

But more seriously, shit’s fucked
Is DC special or can he put any municipal police force under federal command?
- DC is a bit of a special case here
- D.C. is a federal district. Their National Guard is under the President's authority, not the Mayor's. Their Metro Police under emergencies can be federalized under the President's authority for limited periods.
  
  limited periods
- Congress has ultimate authority over DC per the Constitution, and they have passed various laws that grant it a degree of local autonomy and cede emergency powers to the president. I think it was in Up First that I heard that the president can federalize the DC police for 48 hours, with possible extensions up to 30 days.
- DC is a federal district, so he actually has some legal footing here, unfortunately.
  He doesn't have this ability in any other city.
What's this? Did trump get his SLAMuppance? Finally, what we've all been waiting for!
"But we are going to gerrymander California! I swear we will!"
They ain't gone do shit.
They are not going to do shit. We all know this. Talk wont get it done and the time for talk is passing from view in the rear view mirror.
Its like the beginning of Harry Potter. When does Hagrid show up to actually save us?
Oof looks like the other side of the coin is writing their strong words again!
But remember “dems are just the same… “ cause certain folks are desperate for that to be true
Keep that in mind as you see all the Trump Epstein stuff, there will always be a voice saying “dems are the same” with the flimsiest of proof….
The President Has Made A Great Decision
- He stopped raping children to make a decision?
- Is Trump still fucking children?
- When?

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