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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Trump critic compares President to TV mob boss

  • George Conway, a conservative critic, and Miles Taylor, a former Homeland Security official, discussed Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard and federal control of the Washington, D.C. police force.
  • Trump claimed these actions were in response to "out of control" crime, despite data indicating a decline in violent crime in D.C. since its 2023 peak.
  • Conway likened Trump to fictional mob boss Tony Soprano, accusing him of intimidation, bullying, and acting beyond his legal authority.
  • Taylor detailed the personal and professional difficulties he faced after Trump targeted him, including the stripping of his security clearance and a Department of Justice investigation.
  • Conway expressed concern over federal overreach in local law enforcement, warning against the consolidation of power and potential abuse, especially as Trump indicated a desire to extend such measures nationwide and beyond the initial 30-day limit in D.C.

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MSNBC pundit George Conway compares Trump to ‘Tony Soprano’ over DC crime crackdown

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