Trump's comment about Oakland during a crime press conference incited strong backlash from city officials, who accused him of fearmongering and deflecting attention from his Epstein ties. Mayor Lee pledged not to yield to Trump's threats, highlighting her experience from his first term and the January 6 Capitol events. Local leaders are coordinating a legal response to Trump's remarks and focusing on public safety improvements despite claims of lawlessness amid low crime rates. Community investments through Measure C were also emphasized by local officials.
"No one knows this president's playbook better than I do," Lee said, noting that she served in Congress during his first administration, and was on the House floor on January 6, 2021, when Trump encouraged his supporters while they stormed the Capitol in an attempted insurrection.
"When Donald Trump threatens our communities, we stand up, and I stood up to him before, over and over and over again. And as mayor, I will continue to stand firm with you," Lee said.
Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas said that Trump is wrong about Oakland, and that local leaders are "laser focused" on public safety improvements.
Lee said Oakland's legal team is analyzing the constitutionality of some of Trump's statements, including his threat to send National Guard troops to different cities across the country.
Collection
[
|
...
]