Washington, D.C
Trump lashes out at Washington, DC, mayoral nominee
Berk Kutay Gokmen
28 June 2026•Update: 28 June 2026
US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George, calling her a “communist” and attacking her policy positions ahead of Washington, DC’s mayoral election.
“Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary City, oppose ICE, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens back into our beloved Capital, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, continue and expand Cashless Bail, and so many other Capital destroying ‘things’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC, earlier this month, securing her party’s nomination in the heavily Democratic city and becoming the likely successor to outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser after the November general election.
Trump said he would not allow Washington, DC, to be “destroyed.”
“In the end, it will never work out, nor will I let it even have a chance because I have worked too hard to make Washington, D.C., the Envy of the World, with almost No Crime, and a Beautification process that has been second to none,” he said.
Trump also said he would “meet with Janeese Lewis George,” adding that Washington, DC, is “again a Safe and Prestigious Community.”
“Many people, including myself, have worked long and hard to get it there, and we will not let it be destroyed by a Communist adherent who has no intention to, MAKE WASHINGTON GREAT AGAIN!” he added.
WASHINGTON (7News) — A firefighter was taken to a hospital for evaluation Saturday evening after a fire spread between two rowhomes in Northeast D.C., according to the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.
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The fire was reported around 7:29 p.m. in the 100 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE in the Edgewood-Eckington neighborhood.
D.C. Fire and EMS said firefighters encountered smoke and flames coming from the attic of a 2 1/2-story rowhouse. The fire extended to an adjacent rowhome.
Officials said one adult was evaluated at the scene. A firefighter was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
No additional injuries or hospital transports were reported.
Fire officials said the blaze was accidental. Additional information about how the fire started was not immediately available.
SEE ALSO | WATCH: Fire burns Northeast DC row house, damages others
Officials had not yet determined how many people would be displaced by the fire.
Washington, D.C
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4 things to know about the weather:
- Nice Saturday
- Sunshine, seasonable temps and dry
- Showers & storms Sunday
- Storms possibly severe on Sunday
Saturday will be the pick of the weekend with plenty of sunshine, seasonable temperatures and dry conditions across the D.C. metro region. It will remain a bit humid, but not terrible for our area in mid-August.
On Sunday, expect some showers and thunderstorms, especially during mid-morning through the afternoon hours. Some storms could become strong and severe with damaging winds and heavy rain being the biggest concerns.
Stay weather ready on Sunday and download the NBC Washington app for the latst radar and weather alerts.
Weather radar
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QuickCast
SATURDAY:
- Excellent weather for outdoor activities
- Mostly sunny with passing clouds
- Still a bit humid, but not bad for mid-August
- Highs: 87°–89°
SATURDAY NIGHT:
- Partly cloudy and pleasant
- Small chance of showers toward daybreak
- Lows: 70°-73°
SUNDAY:
- Warmer and more humid
- Mostly cloudy
- Showers and severe thunderstorms likely
- Potential for locally heavy rain and gusty winds
- Highs: 85°-87°
SUNDAY NIGHT:
- Mostly cloudy and muggy
- Showers and thunderstorms ending
- Lows: 74°-76°
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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