💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump threatened to place Washington D.C. under federal control following a carjacking attempt, citing "out-of-control" crime. Critics, including local officials, argue that crime has actually decreased and that D.C. residents should retain self-governance. Trump's actions are seen as a political move, contradicting local and federal crime data. The president’s authority to federalize D.C. is legally limited, though he could temporarily take control of the D.C.

Courtesy: Alan Etter