Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of D.C. After Attack on Ally; Residents Fire Back

August 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has threatened to seize federal control of Washington, D.C. following an assault on Edward Coristine, a close ally from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), during an attempted carjacking in Logan Circle. Trump claimed crime in D.C. is "out of control" after two 15-year-olds were arrested for attacking Coristine around 3 a. m.

Who is affected

Washington, D.C. residents
Edward Coristine (DOGE official who was assaulted)
The two 15-year-old suspects who were arrested
D.C. city governance and autonomy

What action is being taken

Police have arrested two 15-year-olds in connection with the assault
President Trump is publicly threatening federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
D.C. residents are speaking out against Trump's proposed federal control
The Washington Informer newspaper is continuing to provide local journalism about these events

Why it matters

The incident raises questions about the constitutional relationship between the federal government and Washington, D.C.
Trump's threats challenge D.C.'s local governance and autonomy
The president is using a single crime incident to potentially justify significant federal intervention
The situation highlights ongoing tensions around crime, governance, and federal authority in the nation's capital
The debate includes underlying issues of poverty, inequality, and representation for D.C. residents

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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