The President announced on Sunday that he plans to meet with Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for DC Mayor and likely winner of the upcoming election. In a statement, the President emphasized that he must "forewarn everyone" that Washington, D.C., is a Safe and Prestigious Community.
The President expressed concerns about Lewis George's platform, which includes making Washington, D.C., a Sanctuary City and opposing ICE. He stated that he will not allow her progress to "destroy the progress" he has made in making the city Safe and Beautiful.
According to the President, Lewis George's intentions are to empty the prisons, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, and continue and expand Cashless Bail. He believes that these actions would devastate the city and undermine his efforts to make it a model for the nation.
The President has previously threatened to invoke the DC Home Rule Act again if Lewis George wins the election. He has also expressed a willingness to take back control of the city, potentially running it on a federal basis. This move would effectively reverse the city's current Home Rule status.
As the election approaches, Lewis George has vowed to protect DC's Home Rule and work towards statehood. She also plans to end the DC police's cooperation with federal immigration authorities and defend the city against Trump's potential actions.
The President's statement and Lewis George's campaign commitments highlight the deep divisions between the two candidates and their visions for the city's future. As the election nears, the city is bracing for a potentially contentious showdown between the two leading contenders.
