D.C. Mayor Bowser Reports ‘Great Meeting’ With Trump Despite His Bad Past

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she and President Trump “Had an excellent meeting to discuss our shared priorities” for his upcoming term in office. This is despite a previously contentious relationship intensifying in 2020 during the George Floyd riots.

“President Trump and I want Washington D.C. is the best and most beautiful city in the world. And we want this capital to reflect the strength of our country,” Bowser said.

The Democratic mayor said she and Trump “Talk about things for cooperation between local government and central government This is especially true regarding our federal workforce. Underutilized federal buildings Parks and green spaces and infrastructure”

“I am optimistic that we will continue to find common ground with the president during his second term, and we look forward to supporting his successful inauguration on January 20,” she added.

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D.C. Mayor Bowser appears to be preparing to work with President Donald Trump ahead of his second term. (Getty Images)

The tone of this statement is a far cry from Bowser’s message regarding Trump four years ago. When the mayor announced that the section of road leading to the White House that protesters spray-painted reading “Defund the Police” would be officially recognized by District of Columbia as “Black Lives Matter Plaza” Bowser and Trump have publicly clashed over the use of federal law enforcement to quell the riots and protests that have engulfed the capital. country including other cities in America

For all Bowser’s references to “federal workers,” congressional officials and even members of Congress have been victims of carjackings and other violent crimes in recent years.

A few weeks ago A congressional staffer from Texas was targeted by a group of armed men who detained dozens of other people during a morning commute in Washington. washington post Reported

Trump made a campaign promise this year that he would revitalize D.C. and other cities. in America, which he says has deteriorated in recent years. Under progressive policies that encourage violent crime and assertive offenders

“We will rebuild our city. This includes our capital in Washington, D.C., which has become a dangerous and poorly managed place. We will make them safe, clean and beautiful again. We will teach our children to love our country. Honor our history and always respect our great American flag,” Trump said at a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tickets were completely sold out.

D.C. saw the largest increase in violent crime between 2022 and 2023 of any other major city in the country. WUSA reported in June.That’s according to Justice Department data highlighted by the Metropolitan Chiefs Association earlier this year.

People walk along 16th Street after painting “Defund The Police” on the street near the White House on June 8, 2020. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser renamed the section to “Black Lives Matter. Plaza” after days of protests against George Floyd. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

DC violent crime drops 35% in 2024, lowest in 30 years: U.S. Attorney

However, on Monday D.C. police and public safety officials It indicates that violent crime in the capital in 2024 is likely to drop to an all-time high.

Since 2023, homicides in Washington are down 32%, violent crimes are down 35%, and overall crime is down 15%, according to an announcement from DC Police Chief Pamela Smith and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Lindsey Appiah.

Crime decreased 35% year-on-year. Marks lowest point in 30 years for D.C. U.S. attorneys for the District of Columbia Mathew Graves stated earlier this month.

Bowser speaks at homecoming for the University of the District of Columbia on its main campus in Washington, D.C., on November 1, 15 Nov 2024. (Robb Hill for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

on monday Smith advocates for better use of technology. By giving credit that “The Mayor approves the addition of CCTV cameras throughout the city.”

The chief also said the D.C. crime bill introduced earlier this year serves as an “encouragement” for officers. which expresses the feeling that they “Be able to police again” with the return or use of new tools on the road

The bill would also make it easier for judges to order pre-trial detention.

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Appiah, meanwhile, admitted that pre-trial detention of suspects accused of violent crimes was a crime. Instead they are released back onto the street to commit crimes again. contributed to such confrontations

“Those who commit violent crimes especially firearms Sometimes they need to be prosecuted before trial,” Appiah said. WRC-TV–