U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his administration is considering taking over the governance of Washington, D.C., and suggested similar action for New York. He cited concerns over crime rates and his distaste for New York's leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani. Trump believes a federally appointed leader would improve city management, a move that would likely require Congress to revoke D.C.'s Home Rule Act. Democrats support D.C. statehood, while Republicans oppose it.
Trump contemplates taking control of Washington, D.C., government
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his administration is considering taking over the governance of Washington, D.C., and suggested similar action for New York. He cited concerns over crime rates and his distaste for New York's leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani. Trump believes a federally appointed leader would improve city management, a move that would likely require Congress to revoke D.C.'s Home Rule Act. Democrats support D.C. statehood, while Republicans oppose it.
Trending- 1 Tuesday: President Trump announced consideration of federal takeover of D.C. government during a cabinet meeting
- 2 Ongoing: Susie Wiles is working closely with Mayor Muriel Bowser regarding D.C. governance
- 3 Ongoing: Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for New York mayor
- Potential federal takeover of D.C. governance
- Potential federal intervention in New York governance
- Increased political tension between federal and local governments
- Debate over D.C. statehood
What: President Donald Trump is considering a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s government and hinted at similar action for New York.
When: Tuesday (July 8, 2025).
Where: White House, Washington, D.C., and potentially New York City, United States.
Why: Trump's dissatisfaction with crime rates and current leadership in D.C., and his distaste for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. He believes federal control would lead to better governance.
How: By potentially revoking the Home Rule Act for D.C. through Congress and appointing a federal leader.