DEI Disaster in D.C.: Police Chief Doesn’t Even Know What 'Chain of Command' Means

D.C.’s DEI-built police chief just shattered any illusion of competence. In the chaos of Trump’s sweeping federal takeover of the MPD, Chief Pamela Smith—once the department’s equity czar—was caught on camera utterly baffled when asked the most basic of questions: “What is the chain of command now?” She literally replied, “What does that mean?” Don’t worry, Mayor Bowser dutifully swooped in to clarify the mess. This is not a drill. Welcome to the DEI disaster that just plunged the nation’s capital into operational total recall.

Why this matters:

Highlights the federal takeover of D.C. police by Trump—surge of FBI, DEA, National Guard, and more
AP News
The Washington Post

Alpha-level confusion by the police chief on the chain of command—DEI hire meets real-world protocols
The Daily Signal
The Times of India
Fox News

Sparks national debate: authoritarian overreach vs. crime control theatrics
Politico
The Guardian
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Strap in for the political theater of the century: incompetence, DEI backlash, and a capital in upheaval. This is the “DC DEI Police Chief Disaster” you’ve been waiting for.

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