FBI allegedly attempting to eliminate DC councilmember Trayon White, asserts White
In a turn of events, Trayon White, the Ward 8 councilmember of Washington D.C., was sworn in on Friday, following the certification of the DC's Ward 8 special election. The election, held earlier this summer, saw Trayon White secure a victory with over 8,000 votes, defeating three challengers.
However, Trayon White's tenure has been marred by legal issues. In August 2024, he was arrested by the FBI on federal bribery charges, alleging that he accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for extending city contracts. Despite these allegations, he was re-elected and sworn in for a third term on the D.C. Council in 2025, indicating ongoing political support.
The current status of his federal bribery investigation and trial is that it remains active, with no publicly available updates on the conclusion or current phase of the trial. The city's Board of Ethics and Accountability claims Trayon White faces an ethics violation for failing to file required public financial disclosure statements in 2024 and 2025.
It is important to note that there is no evidence that Trayon White made death threats against the FBI. He has, however, publicly stated that he believes the FBI "wants to kill me," reflecting his personal belief or fear rather than an actual threat he made against the agency.
The council expelled White following the bribery allegations, but he was later sworn back in after re-election. The FBI did not comment on Trayon White's claims. The council retains the authority to expel Trayon White again depending on the trial's outcome.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact Trayon White's role as a councilmember in Washington D.C. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, official court records or statements from D.C. authorities would be the appropriate sources to consult.
[1] Washington Post, "D.C. Councilmember Trayon White arrested on federal bribery charges," 2024. [2] Washington Post, "Trayon White re-elected as D.C. Councilmember despite federal bribery charges," 2025.
- The ongoing federal bribery investigation and trial of Trayon White, the D.C. Councilmember, has been a topic of discussion in general-news and crime-and-justice segments, particularly in light of his re-election despite the allegations.
- The ethics violation claims against Trayon White, related to his failure to file required financial disclosure statements, have been discussed in the realm of politics, along with the ongoing legal proceedings involving the federal bribery charges.
