Event Dime
How Trump Is Tanking DC’s Dining Scene
Food & Drink
- When:
- December 18, 2025 · 8:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
Between mass layoffs that hit people’s wallets, the federal takeover, and an ongoing ICE crackdown, DC’s restaurants are facing a lot of headwinds resulting from the Trump administration’s choices. Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian is DC’s top reporter on the industry and she’s here to share some of her reporting. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free