Is Washington, DC really facing a crime emergency, or is the panic just political theater? In this clip from his recent live chat, Luke digs into the real numbers, his personal experience as a lifelong DC resident, and the difference between acknowledging crime problems and declaring a state of emergency.
Luke addresses youth crime, carjackings, and the DC Crime Lab’s failures while also pointing out how the city’s violent crime rate is at a 30-year low. He argues that the National Guard patrols and military hardware on city streets are less about safety and more about a partisan attempt to undermine DC residents — who overwhelmingly oppose the move.
From comparisons to the DC of the 1980s to a look at why locals still love their city despite challenges, this discussion offers a firsthand perspective that goes beyond political spin. Luke also calls out the selective outrage, noting that cities with far higher crime rates face no such “emergency” declarations.
Whether you live in DC, follow national politics, or care about how narratives are weaponized, this is a conversation worth hearing.
Learn more, and join in on the conversation on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/
Watch the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEzlPBGnIyA
