Staff Reports
The liberal establishment seems to be experiencing a sudden case of selective amnesia as they scramble to mend fences with President-elect Donald Trump now that he’s secured the keys to the White House. Once vocal anti-Trumpers, their latest maneuver resembles a desperate reunion of high school frenemies, with the likes of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser leading this awkward waltz.
Bowser reached out to Trump, apparently keen on discussing the crime surge plaguing Washington, D.C., since he last occupied the Oval Office. It’s rich coming from a mayor whose city has seen an uptick in criminal activity that would make even the toughest prison guards shudder. Bowser, who once couldn’t say enough negative things about Trump, now wants to sit down for a chat under the guise of wanting to restore order in the District as crime statistics continue to climb.
Another Liberal Mayor Wants to Meet With Trump
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Despite her sudden invitation to collaborate, Trump has not embraced the olive branch. During his campaign, he was quite clear that he planned to “take D.C. away from the mayor.” This direct statement didn’t do him any favors in the hearts of D.C. Democrats, but Trump is evidently more interested in law and order than in popularity contests. His plan involves cleaning up a city that has become synonymous with crime and chaos, an ambitious goal for a place that many believe has been utterly mismanaged.
In his characteristic style, Trump has suggested that he would make sweeping changes to the U.S. capital, and let’s be honest, nobody is expecting a cozy tea party with the mayor. He has already taken steps to move government agencies out of D.C., hinting at a desire to dismantle the very bureaucratic machine that has turned the swamp into a quagmire of corruption and inefficiency. It’s as if he is auditioning for the role of the ultimate fixer, ready to tackle what no one thought could be tackled.
Meanwhile, Bowser has suddenly found a newfound appreciation for the “majesty of the federal government” and is looking to bring the federal workforce back to in-person service and revitalizing D.C.’s economy. However, this enthusiasm comes just years after her administration decided to defund the police and witnessed a significant decline in law enforcement actions, with over half of arrested criminals escaping prosecution. This doesn’t exactly inspire confidence that her newfound approach will be taken seriously, especially in a city where crime rates continue to spike.
In what could be considered a masterclass of either desperation or self-preservation, liberal leaders seem to be realizing that they need Trump’s cooperation to tackle the mess they’ve created. But when the past is littered with insults and resistance, one has to question whether this is a sincere attempt at partnership or just another political maneuver aimed at saving face as the city they neglected spirals further into chaos.
