On June 12, 2026, President Trump indicated that the federal government might intervene in Washington, D.C., if the democratic socialist candidate wins the upcoming mayoral election to replace outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser. Trump stated, "I wouldn’t like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis," in response to a question about the potential election outcome.
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Trump suggests federal intervention if socialist candidate wins DC mayoral race
President Trump expressed concerns about the potential election of a democratic socialist candidate for mayor of Washington, D.C. He suggested that the federal government could intervene if this candidate wins, stating that he would not favor such an outcome.
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Trump threatens to ‘take back’ DC if democratic socialist is elected as mayor
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Trump suggests federal intervention if socialist candidate wins DC mayoral race