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Doge Staffer Injured

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Doge Staffer Injured

Elon Musk’s protege and former Doge staffer, Edward Gorestein, known as “Big Balls,” was injured in a carjacking in Washington, DC, sparking President Trump’s threat to federalize the city. Trump’s post on Truth Social included a graphic image. DC police arrested a 15-year-old boy and girl from Maryland. Year-to-date, violent crime in DC is down 26% from 2024. Despite this, Trump called for prosecuting children as young as 14 as adults. Matt Gagnon discussed the complexities of crime statistics and the perceived safety of cities, emphasizing the importance of anecdotal evidence in public policy decisions.

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