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Trump Tests Federal Takeover Plan for Washington, D.C.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is coordinating with Mayor Muriel Bowser on a proposal to assume control of the capital’s administration.

Overview

  • During a July 8 cabinet meeting, President Trump said the administration is testing a plan to federalize D.C.’s governance to drive down crime.
  • Chief of staff Susie Wiles is working closely with Mayor Muriel Bowser to outline operational and leadership changes under the proposed takeover.
  • Any federal takeover would require Congress to revoke the 1973 Home Rule Act, under which residents elect local leaders but lawmakers retain budget and legislative oversight.
  • Metropolitan Police Department figures show violent crime in D.C. is down 25% and total crime has fallen 8% year-over-year.
  • Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Andy Ogles introduced the BOWSER Act in February to overturn the city’s home rule and transfer lawmaking authority to Congress.