Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser is facing the ire of critics for attending the Masters golf tournament in a private jet last week as violent crime continues to plague the city.
Bowser, who is currently facing plummeting approval ratings, traveled more than 500 miles to Augusta, Georgia, with senior advisers on the jet of real estate executive and mayoral campaign donor Jody McLean. Tournament on April 13th.
Bowser initially faced criticism for using taxpayers’ 10 cents to travel to the Masters, but after news broke he took a private jet, although the cost was covered by MacLean. Critics took to social media to express their displeasure.
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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser during an interview in Washington, DC, USA, Friday, October 13, 2023. (Ting Sheng/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“It takes a lot of effort and determination to make a guy in a Mario game the second-worst Bowser, but somehow she managed to do it,” said one critic, writing that the classic with the same name I wrote this in reference to the villains of Super Marios Brothers.
“Is there such a thing as a straight-up politician who isn’t corrupt?” wrote another critic, while another declared that Bowser “should be in jail.”
One critic simply wrote, “Mayor, take a look,” while another wrote, “When will this corrupt Democrat realize that they can just put Hunter Biden in there?” ” one person wrote jokingly.
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Scottie Scheffler of the United States putsts out on the 15th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
Mr. Bowser’s plane trip with Mr. MacLean has drawn the attention of watchdog groups concerned about potential conflicts of interest because his company does business with the city, but company spokeswoman Edens said the trip He said he was aware that he would be compensated for the cost, The Washington Post reported. Examiners reported last week.
A Washington Post poll released Monday showed Bowser’s approval rating among residents of the heavily Democratic city fell below 50% for the first time.
A major factor in the negative ratings appears to be her handling of crime and homelessness, two issues that are increasingly synonymous with Washington, D.C., The city continues to be shaken by violent crime.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a press conference after testifying for several hours before the D.C. City Council outlining the fiscal year 2025 budget in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2024. (Craig Hudson of The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“I’ve always looked at polls for what they are: a snapshot in time, a report card,” Bowser said Monday at the launch of the Public Safety Hub, as reported by Washington’s local NBC affiliate. Ta. “We will always work hard to serve the people of the District of Columbia, regardless of the outcome of the polls.”
“This is what I say to my team every day: When crime improves, people will feel better about crime,” she added.
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Washington, D.C. crime data shows the number of homicides in the city is down compared to the same time last year, but remains high, with 56 people killed since the beginning of 2024.
FOX News Digital has reached out to Bowser’s office for comment.
Fox News’ Aubrie Spady and Cameron Cawthorne contributed to this report.
