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President Donald Trump has again warned of a federal takeover of D.C. in the wake of an attack on a former “Depart of Government Efficiency” staffer who tried to protect a woman he was with during an attempted carjacking.

“Either they’re going to straighten their act out in terms of government and in terms of protection, or we’re going to have federalize (D.C.) and run it the way it’s supposed to be run,” Trump said Tuesday , after learning about the incident.

Trump’s comments were supported by Elon Musk, who formerly ran DOGE. He also has the support of some congressional Republicans.

“Our nation’s capital deserves to be a shining example to the world, not a n

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