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Now Trump Wants the Federal Government to Take Over D.C.


Published on 2025-02-20 01:40:40 - MSN
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  • Trump trashed Washington D.C.'s crime and homelessness on Wednesday night while calling for the District of Columbia to be put under the federal government's control. "I think that we should govern the District of Columbia,

Donald Trump has proposed that the federal government should take over the management of Washington, D.C., criticizing the city's current state under Democratic leadership. In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump described D.C. as "filthy and crime-ridden," suggesting that federal intervention could restore the city's cleanliness and safety. He highlighted issues like graffiti, the condition of monuments, and general cleanliness, attributing these problems to what he perceives as mismanagement by local authorities. Trump's comments come amidst ongoing debates about the governance of the nation's capital, with some Republicans historically advocating for more federal control over D.C. This proposal aligns with his previous criticisms of the city's administration and reflects his broader political narrative of law and order.

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