DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's Private Jet Controversy

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser faces backlash for taking a private jet to a golf tournament amidst rising violent crime in the city, causing her approval rating to plummet below 50%.

Key Points

  • Bowser faced backlash for traveling on a private jet to The Masters golf tournament in Georgia.
  • Critics accuse Bowser of being out of touch with the city's issues of violent crime and homelessness.
  • Approval rating of Bowser fell below 50% for the first time in a Washington Post poll.
  • Homicides in D.C. are down compared to last year but remain high, with 56 victims in 2024.

Cons

  • Critics claim Bowser's private jet travel amidst city issues is inappropriate.
  • Approval rating of Bowser has dropped below 50% due to handling of crime and homelessness.