Donald Trump Threatens to Take Over Control of Washington D.C.
President Donald Trump is threatening to “federalize” Washington, D.C., following a series of violent crimes that have shaken the nation’s capital.
On Tuesday, one of his former aides was assaulted: A member of the DOGE team, referred to by the nickname “Big Balls,” was attacked. The president utilized his social media platform, Truth Social, to clarify the reasons behind the urgent measures being implemented to restore order in the crime-plagued city.
“Crime in Washington, D.C., is completely out of control. Local ‘youths’ and gang members, some as young as 14, 15, and 16 years old, are indiscriminately attacking, mugging, injuring, and shooting innocent citizens, fully aware that they will be released almost immediately,” he stated.
“They are not intimidated by law enforcement because they understand that there are no consequences for their actions, but that is about to change!” he added. “The laws in D.C. must be amended to allow for the prosecution of these ‘minors’ as adults, and they should be incarcerated for extended periods, starting at age 14. The latest victim was brutally beaten by local criminals.”
“Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and appealing for all Americans and, importantly, for the world to witness,” he emphasized. “If D.C. does not rectify its issues promptly, we will have no alternative but to assume federal control of the city, manage it appropriately, and inform criminals that they will no longer evade justice.”
“This action may have been necessary long ago; then this remarkable young man, along with many others, would not have had to endure the traumas of violent crime,” he concluded. “If this situation persists, I will exercise my authority and federalize this city. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Former DOGE leader Elon Musk supported President Trump’s initiative, stating, “A few days ago, a group of approximately a dozen young men attempted to assault a woman in her vehicle at night in D.C.” He further noted that a DOGE member “witnessed the incident, rushed to her aid, and was severely beaten to the extent of suffering a concussion, but he managed to save her.”
Trump also spoke to reporters, stating that the former DOGE staff member was “severely injured last night.”
He further remarked, “A young man was assaulted by a group of thugs in DC. They will either need to amend their behavior… or we will have to federalize and manage it as it should be managed.”
President Trump commented on the violent assault:
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Washington, D.C., is recognized for having one of the highest homicide rates globally, as highlighted by the well-known X poster End Wokeness.
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The Home Rule Act of 1973 for the District of Columbia provides D.C. with a degree of self-governance, which includes the establishment of an elected mayor and city council.
With the backing of the president, Congress has the authority to modify or revoke this act, potentially diminishing local autonomy and shifting greater control to federal agencies or a federally appointed board, akin to the D.C. Control Board.