President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to granting Washington, D.C. statehood, calling the idea “ridiculous” and “unacceptable.” Speaking on the issue, Trump argued that Democrats support the measure because the district’s electorate is overwhelmingly Democratic — “like 95%” — and that statehood would give them two additional senators.

“They want to pick up two senators — and it’s not going to happen,” Trump said, framing the proposal as a partisan maneuver rather than a matter of democratic representation or constitutional rights.

Trump’s position mirrors longstanding Republican concerns over D.C. statehood, a debate that has historically been less about governance logistics and more about the political implications for Senate control.