Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs
Janeese Lewis George, a D.C. mayoral candidate, has faced criticism for her response to violent teen takeovers in the city. Instead of supporting curfews, she advocates for expanded youth programs and condemns the presence of federal troops and ICE agents. Her proposals include increasing youth employment opportunities and universal access to childcare.
- ▪Janeese Lewis George is a city council member and a candidate for mayor in Washington, D.C.
- ▪She criticized curfews for youth, calling them dangerous and instead proposed expanding youth programming.
- ▪Her suggestions include summer youth employment, extended hours for youth centers, and increased access to childcare.
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Blue City Crime Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs Janeese Lewis George condemned 'federal troops' and 'masked ICE agents' instead of addressing teen takeover violence By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published May 19, 2026 1:29pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DC mayoral candidate calls for more youth programs in response to teen take overs Washington, D.C., city councilmember and mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George called for expanded youth programs in response to the violent teen takeovers.
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