WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) – President Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for Washington, D.C. mayor, calling her a “communist” and pledging to prevent her from implementing policies he said would reverse gains in public safety and reverse his administration’s efforts to revitalize the nation’s capital.

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump warned that Lewis George’s platform — which includes strengthening D.C.’s sanctuary city status, reducing cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and other criminal justice reforms — would harm the city. He said he plans to meet with her but made clear he would not allow what he described as destructive changes.

“Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary City, oppose ICE, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens back into our beloved Capital, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, continue and expand Cashless Bail, and so many other Capital destroying ‘things,’” Trump wrote.

Trump added: “I will meet with Janeese Lewis George, but must forewarn everyone that Washington, D.C., is again a Safe and Prestigious Community. Many people, including myself, have worked long and hard to get it there, and we will not let it be destroyed by a Communist adherent who has no intention to, MAKE WASHINGTON GREAT AGAIN!”

Lewis George, a D.C. Council member and self-described democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary earlier this month and is heavily favored to win the general election in the overwhelmingly Democratic city. She has pushed for progressive reforms on public safety, housing affordability, and limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The president’s comments come amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and D.C. officials over home rule, policing, and federal oversight of the District. Trump previously threatened greater federal control if Lewis George won, referencing past interventions including temporary federalization of aspects of D.C. law enforcement.

Lewis George and her supporters have framed the president’s statements as an attack on D.C.’s right to self-governance.

Trump’s post reflects his broader emphasis on law-and-order policies and opposition to what he calls radical left-wing agendas in major cities. D.C. has seen fluctuating crime rates in recent years, with the administration claiming credit for reductions achieved through increased federal involvement.

No immediate response from Lewis George’s campaign to Sunday’s post was available. The general election for D.C. mayor is scheduled for November.