Trump calls DC “the most unsafe place anywhere,” but the citizens of the district have a diametrically opposed view: conditions have never been better; they feel safe in their neighborhoods; they are happy with DC police. They all feel that Trump is angling for a military dictatorship.
We asked 604 D.C. residents about Trump’s takeover. Here’s what they said.
Though crime continues to be a concern, most residents strongly oppose Trump’s actions and don’t think they’ll make D.C. safer, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found.