President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his threat to place Washington, D.C. under federal control, citing rising violent crime and the recent assault on former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) worker Edward Coristine.
In a post to his Truth Social account, Trump addressed Coristine directly while comparing the situation in the nation’s capital to his immigration policies.
“Edward: The Crime situation in Washington, just like our Southern Border where ZERO Illegals entered in the last three months, will be a safe place very soon. Thank you for your bravery and heart. Stay tuned!” Trump wrote.
Resist the Mainstream previously reported that Coristine, known publicly by his nickname “Big Balls,” was attacked earlier this week while intervening to protect a woman from a group of assailants in Washington, D.C.
Authorities said Coristine stepped in when he saw the woman being targeted, confronting the attackers.
During the altercation, he was beaten severely, sustaining a concussion and other injuries, but his actions prevented the assault from escalating further.
The attack has brought new urgency to Trump’s calls for stronger enforcement measures in the city.
Trump criticized D.C.’s handling of youth crime on Tuesday, pointing to what he described as violent gangs and offenders