Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who was elected as a Democrat in 2019, has publicly declared his support for former President Donald Trump, stating that Trump's focus on fighting crime, reducing tax burdens, and enhancing border security aligns more closely with his and his family's priorities. Johnson announced he voted for Trump in the 2024 primary. This announcement comes amid reactions from various quarters, including a statement from the GOP highlighting the failure of a 'ridiculous attempt' to recall Mayor Johnson. The mayor's declaration has sparked discussions on the importance of transparency regarding the political affiliations and voting choices of elected officials, with suggestions that all council members should disclose whom they voted for to ensure their values align with those of the Dallas residents they represent.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced he voted for Donald Trump after saying last month that he was committed to “retiring Joe Biden.” https://t.co/23Bk4eFK0p
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he voted for Donald Trump for president in 2024 primary https://t.co/pBV57PYzWW
Democrats failed miserably in their ridiculous attempt to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. https://t.co/41oVydxqO7
The Dallas mayor, who campaigned in 2019 as an elected Democrat, has now announced he's a Trump supporter. I'm glad we have this information. In fact, every council member should tell us who they voted for. Dallas residents should know if their elected leaders share their values. https://t.co/ALwm9QHxo6
NEW: @Johnson4Dallas voted for fmr President Donald Trump. “..Donald Trump cares more about the issues that are most important to me and my family such as fighting crime, reducing tax burdens on hard-working people and businesses, and enhancing border security than Joe Biden..”