Trump Threatens FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF NYC Over Communist Democrat Zohran

1. Reconstruction Era (1865–1877):
   • After the Civil War, the federal government imposed military governance over Southern states, including cities, to enforce Reconstruction policies. The Reconstruction Acts of 1867 divided the South into military districts, with federal troops overseeing local governments to protect newly freed enslaved people and ensure compliance with Union laws. Cities like New Orleans and Richmond experienced direct federal oversight, setting a precedent for federal intervention in local affairs during a national crisis.
2. Washington, D.C. Control (1871–1874 and 1995):
   • In 1871, Congress established the Territory of Columbia, consolidating D.C.’s local government under federal control due to financial mismanagement and corruption. This ended in 1874 with the creation of a presidentially appointed commission. More recently, in 1995, Congress passed the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act, placing D.C. under a federal control board to address a severe budget crisis. This board oversaw local finances until 2001, showing a modern example of federal intervention in a major urban area.
3. National Guard Deployments (e.g., 1992 Los Angeles Riots):
   • Following the 1992 Los Angeles riots after the Rodney King verdict, California Governor Pete Wilson requested federal assistance. President George H.W. Bush deployed over 4,000 federal troops and 1,000 Marines to restore order, supplementing the National Guard. While this was a temporary measure and not a full takeover, it demonstrated federal authority to intervene in local law enforcement and governance during emergencies.
4. Insurrection Act of 1807:
   • This law allows the president to deploy federal troops or take control of local areas to suppress insurrections, domestic violence, or lawlessness if a state cannot maintain order. Historical uses include President Dwight D. Eisenhower sending troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957 to enforce school desegregation against Governor Orval Faubus’s resistance. This precedent could theoretically apply to a city like NYC if deemed necessary for national security or public order.
5. Post-9/11 Security Measures:
   • After the September 11, 2001, attacks, the federal government significantly increased its role in NYC’s security, including establishing the Department of Homeland Security and coordinating with local authorities through agencies like the FBI. While not a full takeover, this showed federal willingness to assert control over a city’s operations in response to a perceived threat.

These precedents suggest that federal intervention typically occurs during crises (e.g., war, riots, financial collapse) or when local governance fails to meet federal standards. A takeover of NYC would likely require legal justification, such as invoking the Insurrection Act or a financial emergency, and would face significant legal and political challenges due to the city’s size, economic importance, and historical autonomy.