DC Councilmember Trayon White Faces Expulsion Over Bribery Charges

Washington, D.C. City Councilmember Trayon White could be removed from office after being accused of accepting bribes.

Bribery Allegations and Arrest

  • White was arrested in August 2024 for allegedly taking $156,000 in bribes to influence city contracts.
  • The FBI has evidence, including photos, showing White accepting cash in envelopes from an informant.
  • His trial is set for January 2026, and he has pleaded not guilty.

City Council Voting on Expulsion

  • The D.C. City Council will vote today on whether to expel White from office.
  • A unanimous vote from the 11 other members is needed to remove him.
  • Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said the case is clear corruption and that White must be removed to restore public trust.

Re-Elected Despite Charges

  • White was re-elected in November 2024, just three months after his arrest.
  • He claimed his win showed that the people of Ward 8 still support him.

Council Members Want Him to Resign

  • Many council members say White has betrayed public trust.
  • Some, like Councilmember Robert White Jr., believe he should resign instead of forcing a vote.

If White does not resign, the council may remove him from office through today’s vote.