Crime & Safety

Federal Overreach or Necessary Action? Trump Pushes for Control of D.C. Amid Rising Crime

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | August 6, 2025

After the attempted carjacking and assault on a former Department of Government Efficiency official, President Trump intensifies calls for federal intervention in Washington, D.C., spotlighting the failures of local governance and the urgent need to restore law and order.

In the nation’s capital, crime has become more than just a statistic—it is a direct challenge to American sovereignty and the safety of its citizens. The recent brutal attack on Edward Coristine, a prominent figure from President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), underscores this alarming reality.Coristine was assaulted at dawn in Washington’s Logan Circle by a group of teenagers attempting an unarmed carjacking, an incident that resulted in two Maryland youths being arrested but raises deeper questions about the effectiveness of local governance in America’s capital.Why Has Washington’s Local Leadership Failed Its Citizens?The assault amplifies what many conservatives have...

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