As Democrats slam Trump’s D.C. crackdown, Mayor Bowser walks a fine line

In response to rising crime, President Trump asserted control over Washington, D.C.’s law enforcement, compelling Mayor Bowser to cooperate despite her concerns over his authoritarian tactics. While Bowser has historically criticized Trump’s actions, she now faces pressure from federal law and funding issues, with local leaders expressing broader unease about federal intervention in city governance.

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