Join former D.C. Metro Police Officer Michael Fanone, a January 6 hero, and Rev. Mark Thompson, known for his work in diversity and sensitivity training, as they delve into Donald Trump's recent controversies. They discuss the militarization of D.C. and its implications on marginalized communities. The conversation sheds light on law enforcement's fraught relationship with the public, systemic racism in crime narratives, and the desperate need for D.C. statehood amidst political turmoil. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis!
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Bowser On MPD Compliance Claim
Joy Reid plays a clip of Mayor Muriel Bowser explaining the MPD's compliance with a presidential executive order.
The mayor argues the president's emergency compels D.C. police to provide federal services.
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Federal Chain Of Command Imposed On MPD
Joy Reid reports Pam Bondi then announced the MPD chief would report to DEA leadership, escalating federal control.
D.C. officials called the move dangerous and legally disruptive to local operations.
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Former Cop Labels Move Outrageous
Joy Reid asks Michael Fanone what it means for MPD to report to Trump and the DEA.
Fanone calls the maneuver outrageous and questions the administration's stated crime justification.
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In this episode we talk #occupiedDC with Rev. Mark Thompson, host of Make it Plain, and former DC Metro police officer and January 6 hero Michael Fanone, host of the Michael Fanone Show on Substack, about Trump's latest Epstein files distraction: his militarized takeover of the nation's capital.
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