Washington Mayor Bowser Reports Great Meeting With Trump Ahead of Inauguration

‘I am optimistic that we will continue to find common ground with the President during his second term,’ the Democratic mayor said.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference in Washington, on March 15, 2021. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

The mayor of the District of Columbia said on Monday that she had a “great meeting” with President-elect Donald Trump discussing his upcoming term in office.

“President Trump and I both want Washington, DC to be the best, most beautiful city in the world and we want the capital city to reflect the strength of our nation,” Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement released by the city, adding they discussed a range of issues such as how to coordinate the federal workforce and how to optimize underused federal buildings.