Trump says federal government should ‘take over’ DC, backing congressional GOP push

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Trump says federal government should retake control of DC government

President Donald Trump called for a federal government takeover of Washington, D.C. The district has had a partial home rule with Congressional oversight since 1973.  Republicans introduced a bill to repeal home rule, but it does not have enough support to pass.  D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is still working to make D.C. the 51st state. Full Story President Donald Trump called for a federal government takeover of Washington, D.C., which…

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Donald Trump suggests that the federal government should take control of Washington

The president criticized insecurity, graffiti and people sleeping on the streets in the District of Columbia; “they’re not doing a good job,” he said about the mayor’s office.

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Trump: Federal Government ‘Should Govern District of Columbia’

President Donald Trump voices his support for repealing the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act, citing crime, homelessness, and “graffiti.”

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The real Washington is being hurt by Trump's recklessness

President Donald Trump's attacks on the federal workforce and home rule for Washington, D.C. are hurting a great American city.

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Trump Wants Feds to Take Over DC

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Trump: Federal government 'should govern District of Columbia'

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump voiced his support for repealing the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act, citing crime, homelessness and “graffiti.”