Trump’s Union Station Takeover Adds to Evidence of Dictatorial Grip

August 28, 2025

President Donald Trump's administration has seized management of Washington D.C.'s Union Station, claiming the transportation hub has "fallen into disrepair" and needs beautification. This takeover follows the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of National Guard troops throughout the city. Transportation Secretary Sean P.

Who is affected

Washington D.C. residents and Washingtonians
DMV commuters and travelers using Union Station
Metropolitan Police Department personnel
District Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb
Minority voters (mentioned in relation to voting rights in Texas)

What action is being taken

The Trump administration is seizing management of Union Station
Federal agents and National Guard troops are patrolling Union Station with authorization to carry weapons
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing to block Trump's control of the police force
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced legislation with colleagues to restore the District's authority
The Department of Transportation is implementing plans for Union Station as part of a "beautification" effort

Why it matters

The federal takeover of Union Station represents a continued erosion of Washington D.C.'s home rule
The actions are viewed by local officials as unlawful federalization of city resources
Despite claims of "beautification," residents see the increased federal presence as a step toward permanent occupation
These moves follow other controversial actions by the Trump administration, including redistricting schemes affecting minority voting rights
The takeover occurs despite crime in D.C. reportedly being at a 30-year low

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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