President Donald Trump announced on July 8 and 9, 2025, that his administration is considering a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s local governance. He cited concerns over crime and expressed confidence in the federal government's ability to manage the city more effectively, stating, "We have tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to." This potential move would mark a major shift from the capital's established half-century of home rule. Additionally, Trump suggested a similar federal intervention could occur in New York City if Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected, criticizing Mamdani's leadership prospects. Trump described the consideration of these takeovers as "testing" the idea and emphasized the goal of running the cities "so good" and flawlessly. The proposals have drawn attention due to their implications for local autonomy in two major U.S. cities.