U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro on President Trump potentially federalizing DC: “Young people are coddled, and they don’t need to be coddled anymore. They need to be held accountable.”

U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro on President Trump potentially federalizing DC: "Young people are coddled, and they don't need to be coddled anymore. They need to be held accountable." pic.twitter.com/na8Sx0KH2E

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro discussing the shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum, where suspect Elias Rodriguez is accused of killing Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim on May 21, 2025. This event has heightened security concerns and led to increased scrutiny of public safety measures in Washington, D.C.

Pirro’s statement on potentially federalizing D.C. reflects a broader political tension, as President Trump has threatened to strip the city of its local governance. This move would require congressional approval, which faces significant opposition from Democrats and legal challenges.

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