Posted on 08/07/2025 3:09:36 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Mayor Muriel Bowser has a go-to strategy when President Trump fires off a surprise D.C. takeover threat: sealed lips.
Why it matters: After the alleged assault of an ex-DOGE staffer, Washingtonians might reasonably wonder if the city is one high-profile crime away from forfeiting its local democracy.
What I'm hearing: Trump's missives to "FEDERALIZE" the District sound doomy, but Bowser isn't acting like the sky is falling.
Bowser stuck to it after Trump said on Truth Social on Tuesday that "we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City" if D.C. "doesn't get its act together." And, returning from personal vacation, Bowser remained mum on Wednesday after Trump floated bringing in the National Guard to combat crime "maybe, very quickly," at an Oval Office press conference.
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Axios is crap
Trump is making America lawful again
With the best surveillance systems, D.C. should have minimal crime and those criminals should be caught, prosecuted, pay for their crimes and locked u[p.
one high-profile crime away from forfeiting its local democracy.
HAHA!
After the alleged assault of an ex-DOGE staffer,
Exactly. I don’t even listen when the MSM brings up this “news company” for reliance on a report.
First of all, they don’t even need cameras. They have gun free signs already. No one can carry guns there. /S
That policy makes visitors feel totally safe in DC. /S
Strict Regulations: Washington D.C. has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States.
Registration Required: All firearms must be registered with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
No Open Carry: Open carry of firearms is prohibited in D.C.
Prohibited Places: There are numerous locations where carrying a concealed firearm is prohibited, including public transportation, schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
Assault Weapons: Assault weapons cannot be granted registration meaning they cannot be legally possessed in D.C.
Transportation Restrictions: There are limitations on transporting any firearms, particularly on public transportation like the Metro.
She is smarter than your average democrat.
It will take unconstitutional legislation to undo the Nixon ers unconstitutional legislation. You will won’t get this because Congress doesn’t want the Constitutionally required responsibility!
Typo
ers = era
I’ll give Bowser credit for one thing: knowing when it’s best to remain quiet.
It amazes me how people simply accept third world crime and zero response from the government they pay taxes to.
I think a poll should be taken of ordinary citizens about this. Are they fed up with out of control crime or not?
Race baiters will claim the poll if the poll goes against them that it is inaccurate and racist! The “Caring Left” and mmedia will swoon in agreement.
hail to the redskins... hail victory... braves on the warpath...
I read somewhere today that DC was taken over once before in the ‘90s. Does anybody know if that’s true?
Maybe Bowser sang too hard at woodstock and likes to rest his voice.
Congress is the Best at shirking their duties.
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