The reality is that there are many old neighborhoods in DC. Many of my friend's families have lived there for two or three generations. I'm not talking about government workers, transplants or otherwise. Many of these communities are poor, black, and have been shit on by federal government programs since the 60s. I'm reluctant to have that same government control every aspect of their lives.

There is a push by long term residents for home rule:

Look, it's a disaster. Change is needed. I'm just reluctant to see the federal government controlling these local neighborhoods. What I can see happening is that the poor, black populations will be moved from their homes a la Gaza. D. C. hasn't always been the socialist sewer it has become. There are many neighborhoods who would benefit from more decentralization, not less.

One more thing. What people think of as DC is really Northwest DC. That's where all the government commies live and work. Some Georgetown people might be pissed off, but Trump's idea might work there.