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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu used her State of the City speech to pick a fight with President Trump instead of fixing the city’s real problems. She bragged about filling potholes and building housing, but critics say her policies are making life harder for regular folks.
Wu spent most of her time attacking Trump over immigration, calling Boston a “sanctuary city” that won’t back down. She tried to sound tough like a Red Sox hero, but many worry her words will bring more trouble from Washington. The Trump team has already promised to push back hard, and Boston could pay the price for her grandstanding.
Her speech ignored serious issues like rising crime and failing schools. A retired police officer slammed Wu for letting dangerous areas like Mass and Cass spread drugs and violence into neighborhoods. Parents are fed up with schools that still can’t teach kids properly after years of empty promises.
Housing costs keep climbing even as Wu claims to build new units. Opponents point out that construction has slowed to a crawl under her watch. First-time buyers are getting squeezed out while the mayor focuses on political fights instead of solutions.
Protesters outside her speech waved signs calling her “reckless” and “out of touch.” The state GOP says Wu cares more about looking good on TV than fixing streets or keeping lights on. Even her own party members are raising eyebrows at the constant drama.
Wu played a slick video showing her “listening” to voters, but real Bostonians feel ignored. Her plan to rebuild White Stadium turned into a messy court battle, yet she acted like it’s a done deal. Regular folks just want parks cleaned up, not fancy projects for political friends.
Challenger Josh Kraft says Wu’s arrogance is hurting the city. Polls show many agree – they’re tired of leaders who lecture instead of lead. With Trump likely to win again, Boston needs a mayor who can work with Washington, not poke it in the eye.
In the end, Wu’s speech was all about her national ambitions, not Boston’s needs. While she talks about “fighting for the future,” families struggle with basics like safe streets and good jobs. Voters will soon decide if they want more showboat politics or real change.
