Trump says he’ll meet DC mayoral hopeful Lewis George, pledges to shield the city

President Donald Trump posted that he will meet with Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for DC mayor, while vowing he won’t let the city be “destroyed” by a “Communist adherent.” Lewis George countered that most of Trump’s claims were false but confirmed a meeting with the administration, emphasizing that DC safety and affordability are priorities and pledging to collaborate with Congress to counter federal intrusion. The piece places the development in the context of the 2026 DC mayoral race and Trump’s previous threats to DC home rule, with Lewis George reaffirming sanctuary-city values and a focus on building federal relationships.