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Two Teens Get Probation for D.C. Carjacking Attack
Above: A sign wishing for former DOGE appointee Edward Coristine's speedy recovery is displayed near the White House, on Aug. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Demetrius Freeman/Contributor/The Washington Post/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Letting these teens off with probation after such a vicious carjacking attack sends the wrong message — crime pays with just a slap on the wrist. Tougher punishments are essential to deter juvenile thugs from terrorizing D.C. streets and maiming innocents. Trump's federal crackdown restores real law and order where local leaders failed miserably.
Democratic narrative
Probation focused on rehabilitation makes perfect sense for 15-year-olds — it turns lives around without ruining futures over youthful mistakes. Strict conditions like house arrest and community service ensure accountability while addressing root causes. Federal overreach like deploying the National Guard ignores declining crime trends and violates D.C.'s rightful autonomy.