DC’s delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city’s autonomy
Summary
Robert White Jr., the likely next delegate to Congress from Washington, D.C., announced a campaign called "Defend DC" to fight against Republican efforts that limit the city’s self-rule. The plan involves sending D.C. residents to nearby states to support candidates who favor greater independence and local control for the capital.Key Facts
- Robert White Jr. is the Democratic nominee for D.C.’s nonvoting congressional delegate seat.
- He launched "Defend DC" to recruit and send D.C. residents to canvass for pro-autonomy candidates in nearby states.
- The goal is to oppose federal lawmakers, especially Republicans, who challenge D.C.’s autonomy.
- D.C. residents have limited self-government; Congress controls the city’s budget and laws.
- The delegate can speak and introduce bills in Congress but cannot vote.
- During President Donald Trump’s second term, federal control over D.C. increased, including National Guard deployment extended to 2029.
- White’s campaign will focus on Republican districts near D.C. with lawmakers who support Trump’s policies on the city.
- The first target is Rep. John McGuire of Virginia, who supported legislation to make Trump’s order on federal law enforcement in D.C. permanent.
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