Washington DC Council Chair Denies Capital Is Facing a Crime Crisis

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, delivers remarks during a hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, on Feb. 01, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) The chairman of the District of Columbia Council told Congress on March 29 that the city is not in the midst of a crime crisis. “With regard to crime, yes, there is considerable concern. But while perception is important, the reality is less concerning. Let me be clear: People should feel safe and it is a problem that...