Trump administration receives support from Washington's police chief.
In a series of moves that have raised eyebrows, U.S. Justice Minister Pam Bondi has taken several bold steps in her tenure, particularly in the realm of policing and immigration.
Bondi, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, has signed 14 directives since taking office in February. One of her most controversial decisions was the appointment of Terry Cole, the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as Washington D.C.'s "emergency police commissioner." This move granted Cole all the powers and duties of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) chief, with the MPD required to obtain approval from Commissioner Cole before issuing any directives.
This move was part of the Trump administration's increased control over D.C. policing following the president's declaration of a "crime emergency" in the city, despite crime levels trending downward. The status of the existing MPD Chief Pamela Smith during this power shift was unclear, and there was no immediate response from the mayor’s office about the development.
However, Bondi's plan to install Cole as an "emergency police chief" was recently rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a significant setback for the Trump administration. The rejection came as Bondi also distanced herself from the Biden administration and expressed a desire to reform police structures in Washington, D.C.
Bondi has also been pursuing more aggressive actions against illegal immigrants. She ended diversity programs within the Justice Department and continues to focus on this area.
Despite these controversial decisions, Bondi has also been making moves to shake up police structures in Washington, D.C., though the specifics of her plans remain unclear. It is worth noting that her appointment as Justice Minister was made by President Trump, further highlighting the political context of her actions.
[1] Source: https://www.example-news-source.com/justice-minister-pam-bondi-makes-controversial-police-appointment/
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