President Donald Trump has once again drawn attention to the escalating tensions surrounding public safety in Washington, D.C., with a direct threat to federalize the city. This move comes in the wake of a severe attack on Edward Coristine, a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee, also known as ‘Big Balls,’ who was reportedly beaten by a group of young individuals in the capital. The incident has sparked renewed debate over the effectiveness of local law enforcement and the growing presence of gangs in D.C., prompting Trump to issue his strong stance against what he perceives as systemic failures in the city’s governance.
Trump’s recent statements on social media platforms like Truth Social have been highly charged, with the president accusing local authorities of allowing violent behavior to persist unchecked. He specifically targeted the so-called