Philly aint the one, Krasner tells Trump after D.C. takeover

District Attorney Larry Krasner cautioned President Trump against deploying National Guard troops to Philadelphia, following Trump's announcement to send 800 troops to Washington, D. C. Krasner asserted that Trump lacks the legal basis to take control of the Philadelphia Police Department. He noted a 7% decrease in violent crime in Philadelphia, reflecting a broader trend of declining crime rates in multiple cities, including Washington, D. C.

During a news conference, Krasner questioned Trump's intentions, suggesting the deployment might serve as a distraction from ongoing controversies. Faith leaders who accompanied Krasner emphasized the need for justice over militarization. Imam Kenneth Nuriddin criticized the government's tendency to treat societal issues as military problems. Rabbi Mordechai Liebling condemned Trump, labeling him a "sinner" for inciting division among communities. The event highlighted concerns over using military forces for domestic peacekeeping, drawing parallels to historical incidents like the Kent State shootings.