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‘These are human beings’: Religious leaders criticize President Trump’s grim portrayal of DC

Faith leaders warn that President Trump's harsh description of Washington D.C. could lead to excessive force and indiscriminate arrests, urging leaders to reject fear-based governance.

After President Donald Trump declared D.C. was plagued with “bloodshed, bedlam and squalor,” the National Cathedral issued a statement saying his language increases the risk of “indiscriminate arrests and the use of excessive force.” Related stories Md. gov. calls Trump a ‘chicken hawk’ in use of National Guard, while Va. gov. says it will make DC safer Is the extra law enforcement presence in DC working? …

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Washington Top News broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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