The carjacking heard round the world

Published August 22, 2025 6:10am ET



President Donald Trump’s temporary federal takeover of some law enforcement functions in the District of Columbia was prompted by the carjacking of a young man known for his nickname, “Big Balls,” near Logan Circle in the morning of Aug. 3.

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