Trump dismisses scientific and expert analyses—including crime statistics—yet his actions in Washington resemble authoritarian rule, says Professor Radosław Markowski.
Deployment of the National Guard, Federal Agents, and Police
For the past seven days, Washington’s streets have been patrolled by the National Guard, federal agents, and local police. President Donald Trump increased law‑enforcement forces and marched the army onto the capital’s streets to allegedly prevent crime. Republican governors from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced on Saturday (August 16) that, at the capital’s request, they would send National Guard units from their states. District of Columbia mayor Muriel Bowser remained silent on the decision. Residents of Washington have demanded, “Trump must leave immediately.”
Professor Markowski on Crime and Inequality
Professor Radosław Markowski explains that the United States’ crime level is incomparable to any OECD country. The root causes are profound social inequalities, comparable to some Global South regions where people lack medical care. Political research, especially by Larry Bartels, shows that it is Republican policy, not market forces, that heightens inequality. When Republicans come to power, exclusion and other negative social phenomena widen; Democrats can only freeze the trend. The nation also records the highest incarceration rate among 18‑35‑year‑olds, vastly exceeding Western European rates.
Crime Statistics in Washington Metropolitan Area
Data from the Washington Metropolitan Police show the lowest crime rates in 30 years: robberies are 25 % lower than in 2023, while murders—often cited by Trump—are 12 % lower. The FBI reports a 5 % drop across the United States in 2024 compared to 2023. Trump, who habitually dismisses scientific and expert climate, medical, and vaccination research, also scoffs at criminal statistics. His actions look like those of an authoritarian leader fearful of democratizing principles, using militarization as intimidation.
Social and Economic Inequality in the United States
The Constitution’s “equal rights” slogan is increasingly a farce, according to sociologist Robert Merton, who discusses deviance and anomie. In a society that intensely values competition and goal‑achieving, many feel frustrated by unattainable aspirations with no legal means for success. This classic “scapegoat” tactic requires a caring, empathetic approach for the helpless, isolated, and often drug‑addicted populations. The U.S. welfare state acts only in crisis, failing to devise a robust redistribution system for millions lacking basic care.
Career of the Military and the Future of Washington
Trump continues to target large, multiracial cities that primarily vote Democrat. He dislikes places where diverse people live, reverting to primitive nationalist thinking: America belongs to white, Catholic, or radical evangelical Christians who revere the Bible, Netanyahu, and Israel. Researchers term this a mix of authoritarianism and white nationalism: only a specific racial group is deemed “true America.”
The Economic Engine of Major Cities
Areas like Silicon Valley, NewYork, andResearch Triangle fuel the U.S. GDP. Trump has attacked universities and research institutions that form this economic engine, cutting funding and research opportunities, undermining America’s innovative and economic heart.
Censorship via Language Restrictions
In March, the New York Times published a list of over a hundred words forbidden in public institutions, including “inequality” and “embarrassment.” The list shows clear censorship, asserting control over discourse.
Trump’s Political Calculus
With a 6‑to‑3 Supreme Court majority favoring Republicans, Trump can enact policies. He relies on a psychologically vulnerable electorate that rarely reads data or statistics, trusting in his narrative of reality.
Future of American Governance
Without predictive frameworks, nations face enormous cost. Trump’s unpredictability adds pressure on global politics and cooperation, jeopardizing international stability.
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