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Trump Warns of Federal Takeover If Democratic Socialist Wins D.C. Mayoral Election
President Trump has stated that a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. would occur if Democratic socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George wins the mayoral election. This statement raises questions about the implications for local governance and federal involvement in the district's affairs.
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A later update changed part of this story.
Before: President Trump has stated that a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. would occur if Democratic socialist candidate Janeese Lewis George wins the mayoral election. This statement raises questions about the implications for local governance and federal involvement in the district's affairs.
Why it changed: New information came in after the story first went live, so the earlier wording is no longer the best short read.
Now: <strong>[UPDATE 11:58 AM ET]</strong> <strong>The Hill - News:</strong> President Trump on Thursday suggested the federal government could "take back" Washington if the democratic socialist candidate wins the race to replace outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser. "I wouldn't like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it o
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