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Trump once again threatened to take federal control of D.C. in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former DOGE employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

The president also shared a photo of a bloodied individual, which multiple sources have confirmed is Edward Coristine, a teenager known as "Big Balls," who previously worked for DOGE.

Trump cannot simply sign an executive order to federalize D.C.—Congress would have to abolish the city's home rule, which allows for a locally-elected D.C. Council and a mayor.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was

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