Politics
D.C. Council Member Arrested by FBI
D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr., who represents Ward 8, was arrested by the FBI on Sunday afternoon.
Details about the arrest and the exact charges are still unclear. Phil Mendelson, the chair for the D.C. Council, confirmed the arrest to WTOP.
In a statement, Mendelson emphasized the importance of public trust and integrity in elected officials, saying, “We’re trying to gather the facts at this time.”
Multiple sources have reported that White Sr. was taken into custody by FBI agents, but the FBI declined to comment on the situation as of Sunday.
This story is still developing, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.