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In response to the president's announcement, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser presented a measured stance. While she acknowledged the legal basis for the federal takeover, she conveyed a sense of reluctant compliance rather than enthusiasm. Mayor Bowser explained that she would abide by the law, even though she was not particularly happy about surrendering local control of law enforcement operations. Her tone reflected a recognition of the necessity of legal procedures, even amidst political tensions.