Sidebar Trump versus D.C.
Mar 20, 2025
Meagan Flynn, a reporter for The Washington Post's Metro team, discusses the turbulent relationship between the Trump administration and D.C. Politics. She delves into how Trump's controversial remarks and decisions, including significant budget cuts and mass layoffs, are impacting the federal workforce. Flynn also examines the implications of an Executive Order to shutter the Department of Education. The conversation highlights community responses amid rising unemployment and the struggle for local governance against federal oversight.
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Trump's D.C. Comments
- During his campaign, Donald Trump called Washington, D.C. a "rat-infested, graffiti-infested sh**hole."
- He also vowed to wrest control of the city from the mayor.
D.C. Budget Cuts
- The recent continuing resolution cut over $1 billion from the D.C. budget. This forces D.C. to revert to its 2024 spending levels.
D.C. Funding Bill
- While the CR cut D.C. funding, the Senate passed a bill restoring it. The House's approval and President Trump's signature are still needed.