Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee Edward Coristine attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

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2 viewpointsTrump reignites threat to take over DC after former DOGE worker assaulted in attempted carjacking
After an ex-DOGE staffer's assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?
Trump threatens federal takeover of D.C. after attack on former DOGE worker
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4 viewpointsTrump responds after former 19-year-old DOGE employee beaten bloody in DC attempted carjacking
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5 viewpointsTrump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker
President Trump Threatens D.C. Takeover After DOGE Member 'Big Balls' Assaulted
Irate Trump Threatens to 'Federalize' D.C. After Brutal Beating of DOGE Staffer
Trump threatens to federalize DC after DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ assaulted