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ProudMNDemocrat

(19,906 posts)
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 08:21 AM Jul 9

SO! TACO Don wants to take over DC! Wait for it!

Imagine a sitting POTUS's desire for a Federal takeover of a city? Yours could be next be it NYC, LA, Detroit, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, etc. Nothing is never enough for TACO Don. Just like his failure as a businessman, what disaster would look like with him at the helm. An idle threat? You be the judge.


President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s weighing a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., spouting bogus claims about rampant crime in the nation’s capital, and hinted he could pursue the same with New York City.

Trump, who first floated the idea in February, brought up the takeover in the Oval Office when a reporter asked him who he thinks Republicans should support in the upcoming New York mayoral race. Trump said he’s “not getting involved” but went on to slam Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani as a “disaster” and “communist” who would be bad for the city.

“We have tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to,” Trump then said before disclosing he’s already “testing” a plan to take over Washington.

More at....https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-federal-takeover-washington-dc_n_686d9405e4b09bd98fe3c489



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SO! TACO Don wants to take over DC! Wait for it! (Original Post) ProudMNDemocrat Jul 9 OP
someone needs to deal with Stephen Miller WhiteTara Jul 9 #1
And Peter Thiel. Initech Jul 9 #21
He's testing a plan to take over the country. Harker Jul 9 #2
Exactly, one city at a time PatSeg Jul 9 #10
Insane? Absolutely! Wuddles440 Jul 9 #11
Definitely "more emboldened" PatSeg Jul 9 #19
Yes, craziness, ambition, and power. Harker Jul 9 #13
It can't happen here.....until it does PatSeg Jul 9 #20
This is why Washington DC needs its own Senators.n/t bronxiteforever Jul 9 #3
During TACO's Last Campaign MissouriDem47 Jul 9 #4
Military Rule Mr.Bee Jul 9 #5
Yes, "don't tread on me, tread on THEM!" Harker Jul 9 #14
He so badly wants New York City to love him... Wounded Bear Jul 9 #6
No one loves him Wild blueberry Jul 9 #9
He's moved on to revenge for not loving him in the past. progressoid Jul 9 #26
The "rampant crime" is coming from the White House Raven123 Jul 9 #7
And the Crime Minister is the most rampant..... lastlib Jul 9 #8
Maybe they'll target blue cities in swing states IronLionZion Jul 9 #12
I'm pretty sure he plans for his annointed stooges to "win" every race in every state. Harker Jul 9 #23
The rampant crime in DC is coming from inside the house BOSSHOG Jul 9 #15
They deport immigrants to eventually deport whoever they want. live love laugh Jul 9 #16
He's going to bring on a civil war if this continues. Joinfortmill Jul 9 #17
Might not have four months Harker Jul 9 #25
hem . the rallying cry from us was make dc a state . their response was that dc is a special district and AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #18
Trump and Fox want to declare war on us. Initech Jul 9 #22
When are people going to get over his claim that he'll have the best people, MadameButterfly Jul 9 #24

Wuddles440

(1,784 posts)
11. Insane? Absolutely!
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 10:44 AM
Jul 9

But also more emboldened and depraved by the day. He's all Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse wrapped into one being.

PatSeg

(50,637 posts)
19. Definitely "more emboldened"
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 11:39 AM
Jul 9

He really believes he can do anything and there will be no consequences. This is the mentality of a delusional and ruthless dictator.

Harker

(16,615 posts)
13. Yes, craziness, ambition, and power.
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 10:51 AM
Jul 9

Both popular dissent and official curbs have to be loud, clear, strong, and incessant.

I bought the economy size package of posterboards, and my Sharpies are fresh!

MissouriDem47

(221 posts)
4. During TACO's Last Campaign
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 09:38 AM
Jul 9

He told his supporters they would never have to vote again. His plan is to cause protest which will be his excuse to declare martial law.

lastlib

(26,332 posts)
8. And the Crime Minister is the most rampant.....
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 10:03 AM
Jul 9

If he carries out his "plan," Americans need to be in the streets--every one of us.

IronLionZion

(49,479 posts)
12. Maybe they'll target blue cities in swing states
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 10:48 AM
Jul 9

and cancel elections in those places "to keep us safe".

Harker

(16,615 posts)
23. I'm pretty sure he plans for his annointed stooges to "win" every race in every state.
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 12:07 PM
Jul 9

As one known to ignore rejection and subsequently force himself on others, he'll try to scribble the entire country with his red Sharpie.

live love laugh

(15,655 posts)
16. They deport immigrants to eventually deport whoever they want.
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jul 9

In the same way, he’s literally fiending for New York so they start by taking over DC.

If anyone is prepared for his antics it’s NY.

Harker

(16,615 posts)
25. Might not have four months
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 01:24 PM
Jul 9

Both his handlers and a lot of his sycophants want this.

They've been laying the groundwork for many decades.

Here's hoping they've jumped the starting gun. So to speak.

AllaN01Bear

(26,532 posts)
18. hem . the rallying cry from us was make dc a state . their response was that dc is a special district and
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 11:23 AM
Jul 9

statehood will never happen. no taxation without representation.

MadameButterfly

(3,290 posts)
24. When are people going to get over his claim that he'll have the best people,
Wed Jul 9, 2025, 12:37 PM
Jul 9

everything will run better. ...or that there's even a problem. Besides the obvious illegality of it.

Like food prices would come down, like the Ukraine war would end on day one, like all the immigrant rapists and murders that he can't even find so he has to go after make-up artists.

I know no one is falling for it here, but this alone should invoke the 25th ammendment. What is wrong with Republicans?

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