'I am going to exert my powers': Prosecute minors as adults? Trump warns of federal control in DC after ex-Doge staffer assaulted

President Trump expressed outrage over rising crime in Washington, DC, threatening federal intervention after a Department of Government Efficiency member, Edward Coristine, was assaulted during a carjacking attempt. Trump demanded stricter laws to prosecute juvenile offenders as adults, emphasising the need for a safe and clean capital. Elon Musk also highlighted the incident, calling for federalising DC.

Aug 6, 2025 - 14:59
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'I am going to exert my powers': Prosecute minors as adults? Trump warns of federal control in DC after ex-Doge staffer assaulted
President Trump expressed outrage over rising crime in Washington, DC, threatening federal intervention after a Department of Government Efficiency member, Edward Coristine, was assaulted during a carjacking attempt. Trump demanded stricter laws to prosecute juvenile offenders as adults, emphasising the need for a safe and clean capital. Elon Musk also highlighted the incident, calling for federalising DC.

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