Well that was the original logic for not making it a state. But that’s different from saying it CANNOT be a state. It can if the law says so. Lots of countries have capital cities that are parts of particular provinces. The Dems want it to be a State and will make it a State on their terms if they have a chance. My proposal would make them think “Be careful what you wish for.”
So the Federal Government would be subject to the jurisdiction of the “State of DC?” DC would immediately become the most powerful state in the Union, just by virtue of its ability to tax the Federal Government’s income.
I don’t see how that could work in practice, and for damned sure the other states would have something to say about it!