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D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George speaking at a Washington mayoral campaign event in 2026
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Janeese Lewis George Trump Communist Attack Escalates D.C. Home Rule Fight

Ward 4 Council member Janeese Lewis George won D.C.'s Democratic mayoral primary on June 16, 2026, then drew a Truth Social broadside from President Trump, who branded her a communist and vowed to block her agenda.

4 Jul 2026 ·8 min read
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