Two Teens Arrested in DC Carjackings Amid Federal Oversight Debate

Two teenagers, both 15 years old, have been arrested in Washington, D.C. in connection with a recent attempted carjacking and assault of Edward Coristine, a former Department of Government Efficiency official linked to the Trump administration. This incident has intensified discussions about juvenile crime and local governance, with President Trump calling the crime situation in D.C. "totally out of control" and threatening federal intervention to address rising violent offenses, particularly those involving youth. Data from the Metropolitan Police Department reveals that over half of carjacking arrests in the city since August 2023 involve minors, many as young as 12 to 16 years old, highlighting a troubling trend in juvenile involvement in violent crime. Trump has advocated for charging 14-year-olds as adults and increasing federal oversight amid concerns that local authorities are unable to control escalating youth crime rates. The heightened attention on these crimes has spurred community calls for vigilance and cooperation with police, as well as intensified political debate over the balance between D.C.'s autonomy and federal authority in managing public safety. Despite some arrests, multiple suspects remain at large, and police continue to urge the public to provide tips to aid ongoing investigations.