Trump Calls for D.C. Federal Takeover After Carjacking | JQJO

Following a carjacking injuring a DOGE staff member, Donald Trump renewed calls to federalize Washington D.C., citing crime and incompetent leadership. While Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally federalize the city, he suggested other options like taking over the D.C. police or deploying the National Guard. However, despite Trump's claims, D.C. crime statistics show a significant decrease in violent crime and carjackings compared to the previous year. This action reignites Trump's long-standing feud with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and highlights the ongoing political battle over D.C.'s autonomy.