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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Trump slams DC mayoral hopeful as communist, vows to block her agenda

President Trump labeled DC council member Janeese Lewis George a 'communist' and pledged to block her progressive agenda as she nears becoming Washington, D.C.'s next mayor, arguing her platform—ending police cooperation with ICE, opposing curfews, and expanding public services like free buses and universal childcare—would threaten public safety and federal control. Lewis George, a Democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary and is poised to take office, setting up a clash with Trump over city policy and federal intervention.

via Fox News|

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politics2 months ago•22 min saved

DC's Left-leaning Socialists Expand Urban Influence with Lewis George Win

Janeese Lewis George's DC mayoral primary victory signals a broader urban shift toward Democratic Socialists of America-backed leaders, a pattern echoed in New York and Seattle as voters seek more progressive governance amid living-cost pressures and frustration with establishment politics.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump warns of federal takeover of DC if Lewis George wins mayor

President Trump said the federal government could take back Washington, D.C. and run it on a federal basis if Janeese Lewis George wins the mayor’s race, a stance tied to his view on home rule. Lewis George and supporters condemned the threat as an attack on democracy, while rivals noted that Congress would have to approve any changes; the seven-candidate race is ongoing with early voting ending soon and Election Day on June 16.

via WTOP|

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