Trump takes aim at DC mayor, threatening ‘Federal takeover of’ nation’s capital
President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, this time threatening a full “Federal takeover of” the nation’s capital. The president accused Bowser of spreading “inaccurate crime figures” in a recent post on Truth Social.
In the post, Trump declared, “Washington, D.C. is SAFE AGAIN! The crowds are coming back, the spirit is high, and our D.C. National Guard and Police are doing a fantastic job.” He went on to commend the law enforcement presence in the city, stating that there were no murders reported for the first time in memory.
However, Trump warned, “Mayor Muriel Bowser must immediately stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the City! Washington D.C. will soon be great again!!!”
This latest threat comes as Trump continues his crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital. Last week, he issued orders directing the Metropolitan Police force to be used for Federal purposes and mobilizing the District of Columbia National Guard to address the city’s crime problem.
This is not the first time Trump has threatened a federal takeover of D.C. In a previous post on Truth Social, he warned that if the city doesn’t “get its act together,” federal control may be necessary to combat crime.
Mayor Bowser has pushed back against Trump’s claims, stating that violent crime in D.C. is at its lowest level in 30 years. She attributes this decrease to changes in laws and strategies implemented after a spike in crime in 2023.
As the debate over crime statistics in Washington D.C. continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. Trump’s threats of federal intervention have raised concerns among residents and officials alike, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the federal government and local authorities.
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