Trump threatens to federalize DC after ex-DOGE employee 'Big Balls' violently beaten
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Trump Threatens DC Federalization After Attack on DOGE Staffer
Above: Police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department investigate a shooting in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Kyle Mazza/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This brutal attack further proves Washington has become a lawless wasteland, where teenage thugs roam free without consequences. Democrats running the city have created a revolving door justice system that emboldens criminals while innocent citizens suffer. Federal intervention is the only solution.
Democratic narrative
Despite Trump's inflammatory rhetoric, violent crime in D.C. has actually dropped to a 30-year low. The district's justice system is working, with swift arrests made in this case and ongoing efforts to address juvenile crime through specialized police units and community programs. Federalization should not be on the table.