City Cast DC Are Dems Doing Enough to Fight For DC?
Aug 21, 2025
Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Congressman and passionate DC native, discusses his efforts to terminate Trump's controversial control over the police department. He highlights the urgent need for local governance and DC statehood amid federal overreach. Raskin critiques the misuse of emergency declarations and emphasizes the importance of active democracy. He shares insights on the historical and current challenges for DC residents, advocating for community mobilization to ensure their voices are heard in the political landscape.
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President lacks legal power over MPD
- Jamie Raskin argues the president lacks lawful authority to seize control of MPD under Home Rule.
- He says the administration mischaracterized local issues as a federal emergency to justify the move.
Minority Resistance, Still Fight Every Battle
- Raskin expects most Republicans to follow Trump and oppose the resolution to terminate the takeover.
- He emphasizes the need to keep fighting even when success seems unlikely.
Emergency Extensions And Withheld Funds
- Extending the emergency beyond 30 days would require congressional consent, though Trump could try invoking new emergencies.
- Raskin highlights Republicans' withholding of a billion dollars of D.C. local revenue as a prior harm.