DC Mayor Muriel Bowser endorses Mike Bloomberg for president

WASHINGTON - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is endorsing former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg for president.

Bowser made the endorsement in a tweet Thursday morning.

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"We can resolve our most pressing problems if we have the right leader to turn innovative ideas into reality," she wrote. “Mike Bloomberg is a problem-solver with a proven track record of getting things done. He’s a mentor and friend and I’m proud to endorse him for president"

Bowser also included the hashtag #MikeWillGetItDone as well as a photo of herself with the text, “Mike Bloomberg is the only candidate who will unify the country and defeat Donald Trump and has a blueprint to rebuild America and improve the quality of life for all Americans."

Bowser has several events on her calendar Thursday including a major announcement on her office’s push for D.C. statehood.