💨 Abstract

On August 15, 2025, President Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington D.C.'s police department is challenged in a new lawsuit. This comes after a woman pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. attorney by spitting. Trump mentioned the incident, stating “You spit and we hit.” Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, said police training emphasizes accountability, contradicting Trump's remarks.

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