D.C. Mayor Bowser Responds to Trump’s Call for Federal Takeover

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser delivered remarks at the National Press Club following U.S. President Donald Trump’s support for a federal government takeover of the capital city. Trump criticized the local government for failing to address crime and homelessness, fueling calls for more federal oversight. In her address, Mayor Bowser defended the city’s efforts, emphasizing the autonomy of D.C.’s local government and its ongoing work to tackle these issues.