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Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of Washington D.C.  Home Rule Act Under Review

Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of Washington D.C. Home Rule Act Under Review

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U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy—this time targeting the nation's capital. On Wednesday, Trump declared that he may seek greater federal control over Washington, D.C., citing rising crime, attacks on civilians including a Doge employee, and ineffective local governance. Calling D.C. a 'very unsafe' place, Trump emphasized that the capital must be the 'best-run city in America.'Trump's legal team is reportedly reviewing the D.C. Home Rule Act, a decades-old provision that grants the city authority to elect its own government. If local leaders fail to act swiftly on governance and public safety, Trump warned that a federal intervention is on the table.In a bold move, he also demanded that violent minors be tried as adults from the age of 14, doubling down on his tough-on-crime rhetoric.Watch this video for detailed insights, reactions, and what this means for D.C.'s autonomy and the 2026 political landscape. Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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