In a shocking escalation of violence in the nation’s capital, former President Donald Trump has threatened a “federal takeover” of Washington, D.C., following the brutal attack of a 19-year-old employee of Dogecoin, known as “Big Balls.” The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, has ignited outrage and raised alarms about rising crime rates in the city.

Witnesses report that the young man was viciously beaten by a mob while intervening to protect a woman from a carjacking in the popular Logan Circle area. This violent episode is part of a disturbing trend, as local youths, some as young as 14, have increasingly been involved in random assaults and muggings, leaving residents on edge. In response to the alarming surge in crime, Trump issued a stark warning: if local authorities fail to restore order, he will push for federal intervention to ensure safety in D.C.

“This is totally out of control,” Trump stated, condemning the local government’s inability to manage escalating violence. He emphasized that the federal government may need to step in to restore law and order, stating, “Either they’re going to straighten their act out in terms of government and protection, or we’re going to federalize and run it the way it’s supposed to be run.”

The incident has drawn significant attention, not only due to its brutality but also because it underscores a growing concern about the safety of citizens in D.C. Elon Musk, reacting to the attack on social media, highlighted the heroism of the Dogecoin employee, who suffered severe injuries while attempting to save a woman from being assaulted.

As arrests are made, including two teenagers charged with unarmed carjacking, pressure mounts on local leadership to take decisive action against youth crime. With Trump’s federal takeover threat looming, the city faces a critical moment to confront its spiraling violence and restore public safety.