Trump Threatens to Federalize D.C. After Violent Carjacking of Former DOGE Worker
A brutal carjacking in Washington, D.C., involving former DOGE staffer Edward “Big Balls” Coristine has reignited President Trump’s threat to take federal control of the city.
The attack happened early Sunday in a quiet D.C. neighborhood, with police arresting two juveniles in connection. Trump slammed local officials on Truth Social, warning, “If D.C. doesn’t get its act together... we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City.”
Elon Musk, who once led the U.S. DOGE Service, echoed calls to federalize the capital after the incident.
Despite these threats, D.C. police report a 26% drop in violent crime this year compared to 2024. Yet the city’s reputation for crime remains a political flashpoint, with Trump framing D.C. as a “dirty, crime-ridden death trap” and pushing tough-on-crime policies, including prosecuting juveniles as adults.
The D.C. Police Union blames local council members for the situation, while city officials remain largely silent. The dispute highlights the tension between local governance and federal oversight in a city where Congress still wields significant power over public safety.
Whether federal takeover is the answer or just political theater, this latest attack fuels the ongoing debate over safety, justice, and governance in America’s capital.
Source: Washington Post (gift article)