DC Mayor Bowser on Trump's Takeover of DC Police: 'Unsettling but Not Surprising'

District's Autonomy and Statehood Advocacy

• 🇺🇸 Mayor Bowser states that Washington D.C. residents pay taxes and uphold citizenship responsibilities, yet lack full autonomy and representation.
• 🏛️ She highlights that D.C. does not control its National Guard, has no senators, and faces federal intrusion due to limited home rule.
• 🗣️ Bowser reiterates the long-standing advocacy for full statehood for the District of Columbia as a means to secure access to democracy.

Response to Federal Action

• 🚨 The Mayor describes President Trump's announcement of a takeover of the D.C. police force as "unsettling" and unprecedented.
• 💬 Despite the unsettling nature, she notes that given past rhetoric, the action is not entirely surprising.
• 📞 Bowser clarifies she was unaware of the specific request concerning the MPD but had limited communication regarding the National Guard over the weekend.
• 🤝 The administration is committed to working daily to bring the "so-called emergency" to an end.