It Could Happen Here Trump vs. DC: Inside the Takeover You’re Not Hearing About feat. Bridget Todd
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May 7, 2025 
Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls on the Internet, and Molly Conger from Weird Little Guys dive into the pivotal issues facing Washington, D.C., under Trump's second term. They discuss the alarming erosion of local autonomy and representation. The duo also highlights the impact of federal policies on D.C.'s governance, homelessness, and women's health. With powerful anecdotes and insights, they stress that the rest of the nation can't afford to ignore what's happening in the capital.
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D.C.'s Lack of Autonomy
- D.C. residents lack full local autonomy due to its non-state status. - This leads to federal government having disproportionate control over local issues.
Trump's Control Over D.C. Policing
- Trump in his second term increasingly controls local policing in D.C. - Multiple overlapping law enforcement agencies deepen this complexity locally.
Bridget's Witness of Excessive Force
- Bridget was present when Trump used excessive force to clear protesters for a photo-op at St. John's Church. - The incident illustrated the tension between D.C.'s local and federal authority on policing.