Hold onto your hats, patriots -- Washington, D.C., was the scene of a violent attack on a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer, proving once again that crime doesn’t discriminate.

In a shocking display of lawlessness at a Sunoco gas station along U Street and 14th Street in the nation’s capital, an ex-DOGE employee was targeted in a brutal robbery and attempted carjacking, prompting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to announce new charges against two teenagers for their roles in the chaos, as Breitbart reports.

The ordeal unfolded back on Aug. 3, when 22-year-old Ethan Levine was set upon by a group of assailants who robbed him of his sneakers and watch in a ruthless assault that left no room for mercy.

Brutal assault rocks area

Not content with just one victim, the same crew then targeted Edward Coristine, a former DOGE staffer, attempting to carjack him while he heroically stood guard over a young woman caught in the crossfire.

Coristine’s bravery shines as a beacon in this dark tale, but it raises a troubling thought: Why must ordinary citizens play hero because the streets have turned into a free-for-all?

Stepping into the fray, Pirro named the accused as 19-year-old Lawrence Cotton Powell and 18-year-old Anthony Taylor, charging them with first-degree robbery and assault for their part in this outrageous incident.

Pirro highlights DC crime crisis

Pirro pulled no punches, stating, “This case underscores the escalating challenges that we face in confronting crime in Washington, D.C.”

She’s hitting the nail on the head -- when crime spikes unchecked, it’s not just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call for a city teetering on the edge of disorder, begging for tougher accountability.

Adding fuel to the fire, Powell’s record shows a disturbing pattern, with a felony attempted robbery from April and a probation status that did little to stop him from reoffending within a mere 31 days.

Repeat offenders dodge serious consequences

Meanwhile, two 15-year-olds tied to the attack on Coristine walked away with probation -- one under house arrest, the other in a youth shelter -- as Breitbart News’s Lowell Cauffiel pointed out they “avoided incarceration."

Is this the justice we’re banking on? When violent acts are met with little more than a stern warning, it’s no wonder the cycle of crime keeps spinning out of control.

President Donald Trump also chimed in, noting the injury to “somebody from DOGE” during a press conference, clearly fed up with the rampant lawlessness plaguing the District.

Trump demands action

Trump’s frustration echoes the sentiments of countless Americans who see D.C. descending into a place where even those linked to government reform can’t walk safely. If this doesn’t demand a crackdown on crime, what possibly could?

This incident isn’t merely about a robbery or a carjacking attempt -- it’s a glaring indictment of a system failing to curb youth crime, leaving communities vulnerable and on edge. It’s time for real consequences, not just empty promises, to restore order.

Let’s hope Pirro’s charges mark the beginning of a shift toward reclaiming safety in our capital, rather than just another fleeting headline in a long list of missed opportunities. Every citizen deserves to feel secure, and it’s high time the system steps up to deliver on that fundamental right.