💨 Abstract

President Trump has threatened to federalize D.C. following an attack on a former staffer, gaining support from some Republicans including Sen. Mike Lee, who introduced the BOWSER Act to repeal D.C.'s self-governance. While Trump lacks the unilateral power to do so, he could potentially take control of D.C. police during an emergency. Republicans in Congress are also pushing for various restrictions on D.C., while D.C. leaders highlight reductions in violent crime.

Courtesy: Mitchell Miller