⚖️Trump threatens federal takeover of DC while attacking judges by name
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+1 morePresident Trump escalated threats to strip Washington DC of self-governance while naming specific federal judges in August 2025 Truth Social posts, calling them "radical leftist criminals" and threatening "consequences." Trump also announced plans to federalize DC police and fire Mayor Muriel Bowser, despite lacking constitutional authority. The attacks follow unfavorable court rulings on his executive orders, creating a constitutional crisis over separation of powers.
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Why This Matters
Seven hundred thousand DC residents could lose voting rights overnight
Federal takeover would eliminate local elections and city council, creating taxation without representation for American citizens.
Federal judges face personal attacks and security threats from presidential posts
Trump named Judges Tanya Chutkan and Aileen Cannon by name, triggering death threats that compromise judicial independence.
Constitution provides no authority for president to fire mayors or control state courts
Executive branch expansion threatens separation of powers designed to prevent authoritarian control.
Support DC statehood at dcvote.org to prevent federal overreach
Only full statehood protects DC from presidential whims—contact Congress to pass HR 51 statehood bill.
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