US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats

US progressive Lewis George on track to become DC mayor after Trump threats The Democratic Socialist has vowed aggressive response to Trump, who has said he could ‘take back’ DC if she wins. Washington, DC – Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist who has promised an aggressive approach to United States President Donald Trump, is on track to become the next mayor of Washington, DC. Lewis George already had a commanding lead after Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Her top competitor, Kenyan McDuffie, conceded on Thursday, all but assuring her victory. Recommended Stories list of 3 items end of list Washington, DC, trends heavily Democratic, with the primary winner likely to win the general election in November. There is no Republican challenger for the post, although independent and third-party candidates can mount challenges. Lewis George, a council member and former prosecutor, had garnered labour groups’ support as she vowed to set clear boundaries with the Trump administration, including ending cooperation between local police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Her victory would make her the first member of the Democratic Socialists of America, to which NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also belong, to lead Washington, DC. Her competitor, McDuffie, a former councilmember, had gained support among DC’s business community and pitched himself as a moderate. …