After an ex-DOGE staffer's assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?
Briefly

President Trump is considering taking control of Washington, D.C.'s police force after a former Department of Government Efficiency member was injured in a carjacking attempt. He stated that the Department of Justice is looking into the matter, and he mentioned the possibility of deploying the National Guard. The incident involved Edward Coristine, who was attacked by a group of juveniles during an attempted carjacking. Trump expressed urgency in addressing the crime issue and mentioned potential changes to D.C.'s governance by examining its home rule framework.
President Trump stated, "He went through a bad situation to put it mildly, and there's too much of it. We're going to do something about it." He emphasized the urgent need to address crime in Washington, D.C.
Regarding D.C.'s home rule, Trump mentioned, "We're going to look at that. In fact the lawyers are already studying it," indicating potential changes to the city's governance.
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