DC Mayor Admits Trump’s Crime Crackdown Works plus Monarez Shortest Tenure in CDC History

Crime & Policing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is described as reversing her stance and acknowledging that Trump’s federal crime crackdown reduced carjackings and violent crime. Statistics cited include: 87% drop in carjackings during the 20-day deployment. 22% reduction in violent crime. 0 homicides in a 7-day stretch. Commentary portrays Democrats as “soft on crime,” contrasting Trump’s law-and-order stance with Democratic city leadership in places like Chicago and New York. Partisan Framing The narrative criticizes Democratic leaders for resisting federal help, suggesting they are more concerned with politics than citizen safety. References to the 1994 Crime Bill and claims that Democrats have since abandoned tough-on-crime policies in favor of “defund the police” and bail reform. CDC Leadership Shakeup Shifts to a controversy involving RFK Jr. (serving in the Trump administration in this scenario) removing Susan Monarez from her short-lived role as CDC director. Multiple senior officials resigned in protest, citing political interference in science and public health. The piece frames this as Trump and Kennedy restoring accountability and realigning the CDC with “Make America Healthy Again” policies. Cultural & Social Commentary The speaker ties high-crime cities to failing schools, declining church attendance, and weakened community bonds. Personal anecdotes about growing up in Memphis and comparing it to safer small-town life (Botno, North Dakota) reinforce the message that safe communities foster strong faith and civic life. Call to Action The conclusion urges Trump to continue direct engagement with high-crime cities, bypassing resistant Democratic leaders, and presents this as a winning political and social strategy. The document closes with an appeal for listeners/readers to share the message on social media. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.