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Just Days Away at Most?: ‘The crime is ridiculous’: Trump ‘considering’ taking over the DC Police

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President Trump again stated that he is considering asserting more control over Washington, DC, pointing to concerns about public safety and rising crime rates. “We want to have a great, safe capital. And we’re going to have it. And that includes cleanliness and that includes other things,” Trump said.

Trump’s Bold Vision: Federal Authority to Reclaim Washington, D.C. from Chaos

In a fiery interview clip shared by the New York Post on YouTube (above), President Donald Trump laid bare his frustrations with Washington, D.C.’s spiraling crime and dysfunction, threatening a federal takeover to restore order. Titled “Trump on federalizing DC: ‘We have to run DC’,” the 1:59 video, uploaded on August 6, 2025, captures Trump responding to questions about assuming control of the D.C. police amid skyrocketing violence. “We’re considering it. Yeah. Because the crime is ridiculous,” Trump declares, painting a grim picture of muggings, killings, graffiti, and crumbling infrastructure. He vows to “beautify the city” and make it “the best run place in the country,” potentially by bringing in the National Guard or even overturning the D.C. Home Rule Act. This isn’t mere rhetoric—it’s a direct challenge to the capital’s autonomy, rooted in the federal government’s sweeping constitutional powers over the district. As Trump emphasizes, “We have to run DC,” highlighting a long-standing tension between local governance and federal oversight that could reshape the nation’s capital. Trump’s comments come in the wake of a brutal assault on Edward Coristine, a former staffer from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who was carjacked and beaten unconscious just days earlier.
Known online as “Big Balls” for his viral social media presence, Coristine was left with severe injuries, including a fractured skull, in what Trump described as a “bad situation to put it mildly.” The incident, occurring near the White House, fueled Trump’s outrage and reignited calls for federal intervention. “We’re not going to let it,” Trump asserted, signaling his intent to deploy the National Guard “very quickly” and have lawyers study repealing the Home Rule Act. This aligns with his earlier executive order in March 2025 establishing the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” aimed at federal participation in cleaning up the city. Critics, including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, have pushed back, insisting on cooperation without relinquishing local control, but Trump’s threats underscore a broader agenda to federalize aspects of D.C.’s governance. At the heart of this debate is the unique status of Washington, D.C., as enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 grants Congress “exclusive legislation” over the district, establishing it as a federal enclave separate from any state.

This “District Clause” was designed by the Founding Fathers to prevent any single state from wielding undue influence over the national government, ensuring federal supremacy. Unlike states, D.C. lacks full sovereignty; its laws, budget, and even local policies are subject to congressional review and veto. For instance, Congress can block D.C.’s budget or override local legislation, as it did in 2023 when it nullified a criminal code reform. This authority extends to public safety: The president commands the D.C. National Guard directly, bypassing the mayor in emergencies, a power Trump has invoked in his threats. The D.C. Home Rule Act of 1973 marked a pivotal shift, delegating limited self-governance to the district after over a century of direct congressional rule. Signed by President Richard Nixon, the act allowed D.C. residents to elect a mayor and council, handling local affairs like zoning and taxation. However, it explicitly preserved Congress’s “ultimate authority,” including the right to repeal or amend the act itself.

Legal experts emphasize that while the president cannot unilaterally federalize D.C.—requiring congressional action—Trump could leverage emergency powers under statutes like the Insurrection Act of 1807. This law permits the deployment of federal troops or the National Guard to suppress unrest, as seen during the 1968 riots following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, when President Lyndon Johnson federalized the D.C. Guard. More recently, Trump used similar authority in 2020 to mobilize forces amid Black Lives Matter protests, clearing Lafayette Square for a photo op. Trump’s plans to federalize the D.C. police specifically target the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which operates under mayoral control but with federal oversight. Under D.C. Code, the president can request MPD assistance in emergencies, effectively commandeering local forces. However, a full takeover—dissolving home rule—would need legislation from Congress, where Republicans hold majorities but face Democratic filibusters in the Senate.
Leftist fact checker PolitiFact notes that while Trump can’t act alone, he could push for bills to strip local powers, similar to past GOP efforts to challenge D.C.’s autonomy on issues like gun control and abortion. In March 2025, Trump floated revoking home rule entirely, arguing D.C.’s crime rates—up 39% in homicides and 67% in carjackings last year—demand federal intervention. Supporters like Rep. Byron Donalds echo this, stating, “It is time to federalize D.C.” Historically, federal takeovers have been rare but impactful. From 1874 to 1973, D.C. was governed by a three-commissioner system appointed by the president, a period of direct federal control criticized for disenfranchising residents. The Home Rule Act aimed to rectify this, but Congress has intervened dozens of times, such as imposing a financial control board in the 1990s during a budget crisis. Trump’s proposal harks back to these eras, framing D.C. as a “federal district” needing oversight to match its symbolic importance. Yet, opponents from the ACLU argue it undermines democracy, noting D.C.’s 700,000 residents—more than Wyoming or Vermont—lack voting representation in Congress.
Statehood advocates push for full autonomy, but Trump’s vision prioritizes security over self-rule. In the current climate, with D.C.’s crime wave dominating headlines, Trump’s threats gain traction. The Coristine attack, involving a carjacking gone violent, exemplifies the issues: Robberies up 67%, violent crime surging despite recent drops. Trump envisions a “safe and beautiful” capital, free from “papers all over the place” and “medians that are falling down.” Legal hurdles aside, his control of the D.C. Guard provides immediate leverage—unlike governors, the mayor can’t deploy it without presidential approval. If Congress acts, repealing home rule could centralize policing, budgeting, and infrastructure under federal agencies. This push reflects broader GOP efforts to assert control over “liberal” cities, but D.C.’s federal status makes it uniquely vulnerable.

As Trump rallies support, the debate intensifies: Is federal intervention a necessary fix for a failing capital, or an overreach eroding local rights? With lawyers already studying options, the fate of D.C.’s governance hangs in the balance, potentially transforming the seat of American power.

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John Santana, freelance writer. Luke at Whatfinger. 


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