Summary
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has started an investigation into former President Trump's claim that Washington D.C.'s crime data was manipulated. This comes shortly after a federal investigation into the same issue was announced. Trump has been using these allegations to support his idea of involving federal agents in cities.
Key Facts
- James Comer is leading the investigation into D.C. crime data manipulation claims.
- This action follows a federal investigation announcement by the Justice Department.
- Trump claims D.C. manipulated crime data to justify federal involvement.
- A whistleblower alleged that D.C. police manipulated statistics on a large scale.
- Commander Michael Pulliam was suspended for allegedly manipulating crime data.
- Trump has criticized other cities like Los Angeles and New York in similar terms.
