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An assault on a DOGE worker has sparked the President’s anger.
An assault on a DOGE worker has sparked the President’s anger.
What is happening?
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he may deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., in a bid to restore what he called “safety” in the nation’s capital.
He also confirmed that federal law enforcement would significantly increase its presence in the city this week.
White House eyes greater federal control
According to a White House official, plans for expanded federal operations in D.C. are still being finalized.
The move marks an escalating effort by the Trump administration to assert federal control over the city, bypassing local leadership.
Trump calls D.C. “very unsafe”
Speaking from the White House, Trump declared the capital “very unsafe” and insisted that it “has to be the best-run place in the country.”
His remarks signal a broader ambition to reassert federal authority over the city’s governance.
Federal forces to flood the streets
CNN reported that multiple agencies—including the FBI, National Guard, ICE, and Homeland Security—are set to mobilize in D.C. starting Thursday.
White House cites ongoing crime concerns
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated the city had suffered from “petty and violent crime for far too long,” asserting that Trump remains committed to making Washington safer through federal intervention.
Assault on DOGE worker
Trump’s renewed urgency follows the weekend assault of Edward Coristine, a staffer connected to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk called the attack a reason to “federalize DC,” saying Coristine suffered a concussion during the incident.
Trump shares graphic image of victim
Trump posted an image of Coristine—nicknamed “Big Balls”—covered in blood on social media.
“We just almost lost a young man,” the president said, vowing to take aggressive steps to “beautify” and secure the city.
National Guard deployment “very likely”
Trump hinted that National Guard troops could be deployed “very quickly,” framing the move as essential to reducing what he described as rampant muggings and killings, despite crime statistics showing a decline.
D.C. crime statistics tell a different story
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, violent crime in the first half of 2025 has dropped 26% from the previous year.
Overall crime is also down 7%, following a 15% decrease in 2024 compared to 2023.
Dismantling of local governance on the table
Trump revealed that lawyers are reviewing how to overturn the Home Rule Act, which grants local authority to the city’s elected officials.
To fully federalize D.C., Congress would need to pass legislation revoking the act—a major constitutional and political hurdle.
