Leavitt Rips ‘Soft-on-Crime Policies’ After Train Attack

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday criticized “soft-on-crime policies” that she claims led to the recent attack on a train in Chicago that left a woman in critical condition.

A 26-year-old woman identified as Bethany MaGee of Upland, Indiana, remains in critical condition after being set on fire aboard a CTA Blue Line train Nov. 17, authorities said.

According to a federal complaint, a 50-year-old man, Lawrence Reed, approached MaGee from behind, poured gasoline over her and then ignited her while the train was stopped near the Clark & Lake station.

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