Staff Reports
In a recent interview with Fox 5 DC, DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson made a shocking admission about the homicide rate in Washington, DC. Mendelson stated, “You can get away with murder in this city.” This comment comes as no surprise to frustrated residents and police officers who have been dealing with a rise in crime rates, including homicides.
DC Council Chair Blurts out an Inconvenient Truth About the Homicide Rate in Comments on City’s Crime Woes https://t.co/aUGuENsxR5
— RedState (@RedState) July 8, 2023
Mendelson’s comment is alarming, especially considering the fact that roughly 50 percent of murder cases in the city go unsolved. Despite this sobering reality, Mendelson claimed that the council bears no responsibility for the crime issues plaguing the city. This statement is hard to believe, considering that the Metropolitan police officers are responsible for enforcing the laws approved by the council and the mayor.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson: "You can get away with murder in this city — but that's true a lot of places!"
Q: "I'm sorry, did you just say you can get away with murder in this city?"
Mendelson: "That is what I said" pic.twitter.com/XuS0A5oscS
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 7, 2023
If @ChmnMendelson believes that detectives closing cases is the key to reducing crime, why doesn’t he care that there are 150 fewer detectives now than there were in 2020, before he and @charlesallen decided to decimate MPD? https://t.co/frnLzcFQ8r
— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) July 7, 2023
Security expert Hank Thomas criticized Mendelson’s leadership, calling him a “total failure.” Thomas and many others argue that the council’s actions, such as defunding the police, have contributed to the lack of police presence and the inability to close cases. Residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the council’s lack of oversight and responsibility.
However, this is not a unique situation in Washington, DC. Like many other Democrat-run cities across America, voters continue to elect the same types of politicians while hoping for a different outcome. This pattern of re-electing entrenched politicos has caused innocent people to suffer the consequences. It’s time for voters to break this cycle and demand real change.
It is clear that Mendelson’s comment is a stark reminder of the crime crisis facing Washington, DC. Residents deserve better leadership and a safer city. The council must take responsibility for their role in addressing and preventing crime in the nation’s capital. It’s time for them to stop putting politics before the safety of the community.
