Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser detailed her “positive” and “candid” meeting with President-elect Trump in an interview with MSNBC on Saturday.
“It's true that the capital, Washington, D.C., has a different relationship with the president of the United States than other cities in the United States,” Bowser said. “And I have the privilege of working right now. This is my third presidential administration, and my second under Donald Trump.”
MSNBC host and former RNC Chairman Michael Steele asked Bowser ahead of Inauguration Day what Washington, D.C., residents can expect from the next president and how the talks will proceed. It was pointed out that the relationship between the two was somewhat controversial.
“And I characterized it as a positive meeting, talking about things that were important to the district and to his second term. I think it was candid. I think it was level setting, and we “We look forward to working on these shared priorities,” Bowser said.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser described her meeting with President-elect Trump in an interview with MSNBC on Saturday. (Screenshot/MSNBC)
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MSNBC host Simone Sanders-Townsend said the meeting was not a contentious one, noting that the two also discussed crime.
“I would say it was like any meeting you would expect between two leaders whose constituents want to move their city and country forward. It wasn't a quick meeting either. There was no rush. But it wasn't. I would say we were.'' Between 45 minutes and an hour, Bowser explained.
After the meeting, Bowser said in a statement that she was hopeful that common ground could be found.
“I remain optimistic that we will continue to find common ground with the President during his second term, and I look forward to supporting his successful inauguration on January 20,” he added.
President-elect Trump arrives for a press conference at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Trump and Bowser clashed during the summer of Trump's first term, particularly during the George Floyd riots.
Bowser declared that the District of Columbia will officially recognize the portion of the street leading to the White House where protesters spray-painted “defund the police.” As “Black Lives Matter Plaza” In 2020.
Mr. Bowser and Mr. Trump also publicly sparred over the use of federal law enforcement to quell riots and protests that have engulfed the nation's capital and other U.S. cities.
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Additionally, President Trump criticized proposals to change national monuments in 2020. The proposal would task the mayor of Washington, D.C., with finding schools, parks, monuments, statues, and buildings named after historical figures believed to represent an oppressive or racist history. Submitted by a given organization.
FOX News' Daniel Wallace contributed to this report.
