President Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D.C. following a violent incident involving one of his supporters, Edward "Big Balls" Coristine. Coristine, who previously gained access to federal data, became a crime victim during an attempted carjacking. Trump's outcry on social media called for rapid changes in D.C.'s handling of crime, citing the need for federal oversight. Since 1973, D.C. has had limited home rule, allowing local governance but with congressional power to intervene, especially under Republican control.
Trump expressed his frustration over violent crime in D.C., proposing federal intervention to wrest control from local governance. He emphasized the experiences of crime victims as justification.
The concept of home rule for Washington, D.C., established in 1973, allows local governance with persistent congressional oversight. Recent events reignited debates around federal control.
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