The George Washington University encampment was cleared by the Metropolitan Police Department early Wednesday morning after two weeks of growing tensions.
Mayor Muriel Bowser was expected to appear at a hearing from the House Oversight Committee later on Wednesday but said she spoke with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) about focusing her day on the problems on campus. She said she expects the hearing to be pulled based on that conversation.
Comer confirmed he would be pulling the meeting.
Following the Metropolitan Police Department finally clearing out the unlawful encampment on GW’s campus, I am very pleased to announce that the hearing with DC Mayor Bowser has been canceled.@GOPoversight will continue to hold DC officials accountable.
Statement below. pic.twitter.com/IVkgdktwwr
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) May 8, 2024
“MPD is the best in the business at keeping people safe,”
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