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D.C. leaders and supporters say the city could do more to address public safety in the midst of the federal crime crackdown if House Republicans would restore $1 billion that was taken away from the District earlier this year.

Congressional Republicans have issued numerous statements in support of President Donald Trump’s decision to take over the Metro police and activate the National Guard to fight crime in D.C.

“President Trump is right. We can’t allow crime to destroy our nation’s capital,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on social media this week.

Johnson had also said more than three months ago that he would call for a House vote on a bill

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