Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and President-elect Trump met to discuss their shared priorities for the city.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she and President-elect Trump 'had a great meeting to discuss our shared priorities' for his upcoming term, despite their previously contentious relationship that hit a fever pitch in 2020 during the George Floyd riots. 'President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation,' Bowser said.
The Democratic mayor said she and Trump 'discussed areas for the collaboration between local and federal government, especially around 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 a successful inauguration on January 20,' she added. The statement's tone is a far cry from Bowser's messaging related to Trump four years ago, when the mayor declared that a portion of the street leading up to the White House that protesters spray-painted to read 'Defund the Police' would be officially recognized by the District of Columbia as 'Black Lives Matter Plaza.' Bowser and Trump publicly sparred over the use of the federal law enforcement to quell the riots and protests that engulfed the nation's capital, as well as other American cities. As for Bowser's reference to the 'federal workforce,' congressional staffers and even a member of Congress, have fallen victim to carjackings and other violent crimes over the past year. Just weeks ago, a congressional staffer from Texas was targeted by a group of armed men who held up about a dozen other people during the morning commute in Washington, the Washington Post reported. Trump made it a promise on the campaign trail this year that he would revitalize D.C
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