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Trump Advocates Federal Control of Crime-Ridden D.C.

7/10/2025

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Amid escalating crime and violence, President Trump has called for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., asserting, "We could run D.C." His remarks highlight growing tensions with local leaders and spark debates about potentially revoking D.C.'s Home Rule, a move that would strip the city of its local governance.

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Amid escalating crime and violence, President Trump has called for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., asserting, "We could run D.C." His remarks highlight growing tensions with local leaders and spark debates about potentially revoking D.C.'s Home Rule, a move that would strip the city of its local governance.