Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin has publicly opposed President Donald Trump's initiative to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C., characterizing crime as an enduring aspect of American history. In multiple statements, Raskin described crime as something that has "always been part of our history," while noting that crime rates in D.C. have declined. He criticized Trump's approach as an attempt to militarize society and labeled the crime situation a "phony, manufactured crisis." Raskin's comments have drawn attention amid ongoing debates over public safety measures in the capital, with critics arguing that his stance downplays efforts to reduce crime and maintain safety in the city.