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President Trump said the federal government could take back Washington, D.C. and run it on a federal basis if Janeese Lewis George wins the mayor’s race, a stance tied to his view on home rule. Lewis George and supporters condemned the threat as an attack on democracy, while rivals noted that Congress would have to approve any changes; the seven-candidate race is ongoing with early voting ending soon and Election Day on June 16.
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution to oppose President Trump's unilateral move to federalize Washington DC's police, arguing it violates the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and worsens public safety, amid a scaled-back agreement on the police control issue.
The article explains how the federal government already controls much of Washington D.C., including land, courts, and criminal justice, which limits the city's self-governance. Despite President Trump's rhetoric about 'taking back' the city, the real issue is the extensive federal oversight that constrains local officials' ability to manage and improve the city, with ongoing political debates about further restrictions or potential revocation of D.C.'s limited home rule.
President Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard and federal law enforcement to Washington, DC, potentially overriding local control under the Home Rule Act, but experts say such actions would be unprecedented and legally complex, especially since DC does not face a significant crime crisis.
President Trump has expressed intentions to federalize Washington, D.C., citing rising crime and recent assault of a former government employee, but such a move would require Congress to overturn the city's home rule, a process that is politically challenging and not within Trump's sole authority.
President Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D.C., citing crime concerns, but legally doing so would require Congress to overturn the Home Rule Act of 1973, a challenging process. While Trump can influence local law enforcement and budget through Congress and executive orders, full federal control is complex and unlikely without significant legislative changes.
Congress has blocked a bill that would have updated D.C.'s criminal code, which has not been updated since the 1980s. The bill was passed by the D.C. Council and supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, but was blocked by a congressional committee. This move has been criticized as an infringement on D.C.'s home rule and voting rights.