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Donald Trump on Running DC, NYC Politics, and "Communist" Candidates

New York PostJuly 8, 20253 min6,791 views
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Concerns About NYC Mayoral Election

  • 🎯 Trump criticizes a candidate he labels a "communist," stating this reflects the current state of the Democratic party.
  • πŸ›’ The candidate reportedly wants to take over grocery stores owned by individuals like John Casematinis, raising concerns about private property.
  • πŸ—³οΈ He mentions the new voting system, suggesting it allows candidates to move from third place to first.

Potential Federal Takeover of Washington D.C.

  • πŸ›οΈ Trump suggests the federal government, specifically from the White House, has the power to run Washington D.C. if necessary.
  • 🚨 The motivation for this potential takeover is to address crime and ensure the capital is run "flawlessly."
  • 🀝 He notes a current good relationship with the D.C. mayor and is testing to see if the current system works.

Criticism of New York Politics and Officials

  • πŸ—½ Trump expresses a desire to "bring New York back" and make it great again.
  • βš–οΈ He strongly criticizes the Attorney General, Leticia James, calling her a "total stone cold crook" who targets political opponents.
  • πŸ“‰ He points to James's past run for governor, where she allegedly received only 1% of the vote before returning to her AG role.
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