DC Police Chief Pamela Smith asked ''what does that mean'' when questioned on chain of command. Smith previously led department as first Chief Equity Officer on diversity efforts. Social media mocks her ignorance as proof DEI hires incompetents. Conservatives label DEI a disease ruining police leadership. Trump federalized DC police under section 740 to crush crime wave. Recent DC crimes killed congressional intern, Israeli embassy staffers, and attacked DOGE staffer. Trump calls DC overrun by violent gangs, wild youth, drug maniacs, homeless. Trump deploys National Guard to restore order and safety. Mayor Bowser explains chain of command unchanged, with AG Bondi as Trump proxy. Backlash posts blast Smith as unfit police chief unaware of basic military term.