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District of Columbia

InstantGratification

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4. She is recognizing that she has little say so in this

Reply to riversedge (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 09:14 AM

Aug 15

Because of DC's status as a federal district and not part of a state, federal law gives Trump the power to federalize much of the control of DC. Given his narcissistic nature, he will double down on this if she antagonizes him too much. She wants to push back against the funding cuts while not pushing so hard that he digs in and screws them even more.

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@emptywheel: It really bothers me that we're not talking about how the GOP cut DC's funding before invading [View all] riversedge Aug 15 OP

What's the mayor saying? gab13by13 Aug 15 #1

About these funds? I do not know. But a few days ago she seemed ok with having riversedge Aug 15 #2

She is recognizing that she has little say so in this InstantGratification Aug 15 #4

It's the Republican pattern--break things, blame it ob Democrats, and use the mess to get elected. Lonestarblue Aug 15 #3

Bothers me that I was unaware of this... Picaro Aug 15 #5

To be fair angrychair Aug 15 #8

Same strategy they're putting in place throughout the entire Federal Government. enough Aug 15 #6

Why aren't those cuts a prominent story on the mainstream news? Martin Eden Aug 15 #7

No, they are not unaware. They are not interested. AverageOldGuy Aug 15 #9

Pablum fed to the masses Martin Eden Aug 15 #10

Agreed, except delete "morning," snot Aug 15 #13

So much foot dragging on state hood Historic NY Aug 15 #11

Manchin, Sinema, filibuster.. scipan Aug 15 #12

LIke when the GOP cut funding for Embassy Security ThoughtCriminal Aug 15 #14