https://revolver.news/2026/05/13-dc-officials-were-just-handed-pink-slips-for-lying-to-make-trump-look-bad/
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D.C. Crime Data Scandal: 13 Officials Facing Termination
On May 5, 2026, Interim D.C. Police Chief Jeffery Carroll announced that 13 members of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) were served with termination papers following an investigation into the manipulation of crime statistics.
Key Details of the Investigation
The probe was initiated following a referral from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials are accused of "cooking the books" by downgrading serious felonies to lesser offenses to create a false perception of safety. The group includes high-ranking leadership, including an Assistant Chief and a District Commander.
# Political Implications
The investigation validates earlier assertions by President Trump that D.C. officials were hiding the true extent of crime to undermine his "Law and Order" federal intervention. Rep. James Comer and the House Oversight Committee have been investigating the MPD for "manipulated data" since late 2025. FBI Director Kash Patel reported a 112% surge in violent criminal arrests (40,000 total) in 2025, contrasting the federal numbers against the local D.C. reports.
Status of the Officials
The 13 individuals are currently on administrative leave. Under D.C. law and police union contracts, they are entitled to a "notice of proposed adverse action," which begins a legal process that may lead to permanent firing or appeals.
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