Trump Keeps Threatening to Revoke DC's Home Rule. Can He Do it?

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Trump Keeps Threatening to Revoke DC's Home Rule. Can He Do it?

Education & Learning
When:
August 7, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Where:
City Cast DC
Source:
City Cast DC

Donald Trump this week threatened to take over D.C. — again — which could mean getting rid of home rule. Which got us thinking: Do a lot of people, including Trump, even know what home rule is? And, how easy is it to overturn? We talked to Howard University’s Robinson Woodward-Burns and asked all the questions you might have. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Lea

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