Trump to Meet D.C. Nominee Lewis George, Vows to Block Her Agenda
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Updated · NBC Washington · Jun 28
Trump to Meet D.C. Nominee Lewis George, Vows to Block Her Agenda
3 articles · Updated · NBC Washington · Jun 28
Summary
Trump said he will meet Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George but will not let Washington “be destroyed,” casting her as a threat over immigration, policing and bail policies.
His Truth Social post accused Lewis George of opposing ICE, backing sanctuary-city policies, emptying prisons, defunding police and expanding cashless bail—claims she said were mostly incorrect.
Lewis George answered that she is willing to work with the administration to improve safety and affordability, while also promising to resist federal actions she says harm D.C. residents or autonomy.
Earlier in June, Trump threatened to “take back Washington” and run it federally if she won, sharpening a broader fight over D.C. home rule, sanctuary policies and statehood.