Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to Trump
Summary
Washington DC will have a new mayor this year. Two main Democratic candidates, Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, have different plans to handle public safety, housing, and relations with President Donald Trump’s administration.Key Facts
- Washington DC’s mayoral primary is happening as the city faces challenges like public safety and housing costs.
- Janeese Lewis George is a city councilmember running on a “people-first” platform focused on lowering childcare and utility costs and stabilizing rent.
- Kenyan McDuffie, a former councilmember and prosecutor, has support from local businesses and plans to improve safety and affordable housing.
- President Trump threatened to take back control of Washington DC’s government if Lewis George wins.
- Current Mayor Muriel Bowser supports McDuffie but is not officially endorsing any candidate as she leaves office.
- Lewis George wants to protect DC’s autonomy and immigrant communities while seeking some cooperation with the Trump administration on jobs and transit.
- McDuffie vows to defend DC’s home rule against federal interference.
- On immigration enforcement, Lewis George would stop police cooperation with federal immigration agents, while McDuffie suggests a different approach.
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