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Lawsuit Reveals Alleged Crime Stat Manipulation in DC plus GOP Fundraising Emails Flagged as Spam
1. Crime Statistics and Political Manipulation in Washington, D.C. Main Claim: Former President Donald Trump accuses D.C. officials of deliberately manipulating crime statistics to make the city appear safer than it is. Supporting Details: A whistleblower (a former MPD sergeant) alleged that police leadership downgraded serious crimes to lesser offenses. The city settled her lawsuit quietly, which is presented as evidence of wrongdoing. Media outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Politico are criticized for ignoring this whistleblower and presenting a narrative that crime is…
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