Trump’s intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down
October 12, 2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton has been an outspoken advocate for the District of Columbia during her 18 terms as the city’s delegate in Congress. But today, longtime allies of the 88-year-old Democrat say she hasn’t risen to the challenge of pushing back against the Trump administration’s intervention into her city. Norton has resisted calls to step aside and make way for a new generation of leaders, and she’s indicated she plans to run next year. The race to replace her has began in earnest, with two members of the D.C. Council, including a former Norton aide, announcing campaigns.