"We will not let the city be destroyed by a communist": Donald Trump attacks Washington's probable future mayor

Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Janeese Lewis George, the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington D.C., labeling her a "communist" poised to "destroy" the U.S. capital. Trump voiced his strong opposition on social media, accusing George of intending to "empty prisons," oppose immigration enforcement, and welcome "criminal illegal immigrants" back into the city.

“

Janeese Lewis George, the communist who will almost certainly be elected mayor of Washington DC, has said she wants to empty prisons... oppose ICE (immigration police), welcome back criminal illegal immigrants into our beloved capital.

"Many people, myself included, have worked long and hard... we will not let the city be destroyed by a communist who has no intention of making Washington great again!" Trump declared. George, who secured the Democratic primary victory in mid-June, is expected to win the mayoral election in November due to the overwhelming Democratic majority in Washington.

“

Many people, myself included, have worked long and hard... we will not let the city be destroyed by a communist who has no intention of making Washington great again!

Trump, who has frequently promoted his extensive infrastructure and restoration projects across the capital, including the refurbishment of "73 of our statues, monuments and fountains," contrasted his vision with George's platform. He specifically mentioned his plans to transform the "dilapidated, worn-out, obsolete and very dangerous" East Potomac Golf Links into a world-class facility capable of hosting major tournaments.

“

73 of our statues, monuments and fountains

Other projects Trump highlighted include a ballroom renovation, improvements to the park surrounding the White House, and the $14 million restoration of the Lincoln Memorial's basin. These initiatives, however, have faced criticism regarding their cost, the opaque bidding processes, and their ostentatious nature. Trump's strong words against George signal a potential clash over the future direction and management of the nation's capital.

“

the East Potomac Golf Links ; a dilapidated, worn-out, obsolete and very dangerous site