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Washington, D.C. is not just another American city. It is the seat of federal power, a symbolic stage where national narratives are forged. When crime surged in the capital over the past several years, it wasn’t merely a local issue — it became a national embarrassment. Lawmakers walked past boarded-up storefronts. Tourists navigated crime warnings. Residents voiced frustration as repeat offenders cycled through a system that seemed unable or unwilling to hold them accountable.
