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The announcement has ignited intense debate about the limits of federal authority, the rights of local governments, and the best strategies for addressing urban violence. D.C. Mayor Bowser’s push for statehood underscores the ongoing struggle for local control and sovereignty, especially in a city where federal authority has historically been a sensitive issue.
While Trump’s plan might provide a temporary solution to the immediate crisis, critics argue that such drastic federal intervention could set a dangerous precedent for federal overreach. Supporters, meanwhile, see it as a necessary step to restore order in a city that symbolizes American democracy.