Trump's Threats to Federalize D.C. Face Legal Limits Amid Increased Law Enforcement

President Trump has reiterated his call for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., citing crime and leadership issues, but his legal authority is limited as such actions require congressional approval and are constrained by the 1973 Home Rule Act. Despite his threats, crime rates in D.C. are actually declining, and his options for intervention, such as taking control of the police or National Guard, face legal and political challenges.