During a weekend sitdown with former White House press secretary Jen Psaki on MSNBC, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg accused “ideological news outlets” of pushing a false crime narrative.
Former Mayor Pete says Washington D.C. is safe because he can walk his dog there.
“We need to talk about the reality here, and again, there is a lot of funding and a lot of energy going into telling a different story, especially on ideological news outlets and online,” Buttigieg said.
“But, the simple facts and the simple reality are right here staring us in the face, including the fact that I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol today in a way that you couldn’t do when we all got here,” Buttigieg added.
BUTTIGIEG (who has a constant security detail): "I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol today in a way that you couldn't do when we all got here!"
Last year, D.C. had its deadliest year in 20+ years and saw the largest violent crime spike of any major U.S. city. pic.twitter.com/Jreo3W1Hsj
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 7, 2024
According to Breitbart News, shortly after Buttigieg’s interview, two people walking their dog on H Street NE were attacked by a group of six juveniles, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Alert: Stabbing Investigation in the 900 block of H St NE. Lookout for 6 juvenile B/Ms, wearing all black clothing, hoodies, and facemasks. At least one subject armed with a knife. Last seen going eastbound on I St NE.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240170155— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) April 8, 2024