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Trump Threatens Federal Intervention Amid D.C. Violence

8/6/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump threatened to federalize Washington, D.C., after a violent assault on former government employee Edward Coristine. Frustrated with local authorities' inability to curb crime, he insisted that gang members face adult prosecution. Trump underscored the urgent need for safety, warning of federal intervention if the situation does not improve.

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In a bold move, President Trump threatened to federalize Washington, D.C., after a violent assault on former government employee Edward Coristine. Frustrated with local authorities' inability to curb crime, he insisted that gang members face adult prosecution. Trump underscored the urgent need for safety, warning of federal intervention if the situation does not improve.