"The answer to this problem for Democrats is not, Oh, everything's OK. There's nothing to see here. Move along, move along, Oh, Washington has dropped 24% or whatever in crime.' Scarborough said."
"Ninety-one percent of Washington residents say crime is a problem. Ninety-one percent! Scarborough emphasized."
"51% of Washingtonians said crime is an extremely serious problem. Andwe've had people before put this in racial terms. Scarborough read from the Post's report that said: There are stark divides along lines of race and income in the poll."
"Black women are among the most concerned, with 65 percent saying crime is a very or extremely serious issue, compared with 82 percent who said the same last year."
President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of D.C.'s police to address crime and homelessness. MSNBC host Joe Scarborough criticized Democrats for denying a crime problem in Washington, citing that 91% of residents perceive crime as an issue. He pointed out that 51% consider it an extremely serious problem. Scarborough highlighted survey findings indicating racial and socioeconomic divides in perceptions of crime, with Black residents and lower-income individuals expressing greater concern. He agreed with the view that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, also a Democrat, recognizes the severity of the crime issue.
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