“The question for voters is isn’t who’s going to give the best anti-Trump speech or repeat the best anti-Trump cliche, but who is best equipped to to deal with the consequences of Donald Trump,” says Kraft.

BOSTON, MA – This afternoon, Josh Kraft called on Mayor Michelle Wu to campaign on the issues that affect Bostonians every day, not personal attacks against Josh on matters she knows not to be true, including Josh‘s deep roots in Boston, his choice 35 years not to go into his family‘s business, and absolutely no connection to Donald Trump. [CLICK HERE FOR REMARKS]

“Today, I’m challenging the mayor to stop with the falsehoods and innuendo and join me in making this campaign about who has the best vision and ideas to help the people of Boston,” said Kraft. “Let’s make this a competition of ideas, not personal attacks. Let’s have a robust debate about the most important issue facing our city, including housing and the high cost of living in Boston. If we continue down the path we are on, Boston is going to be a place where families and young people are forced to leave the city and where only the wealthy can afford to live.” 

The Josh Kraft campaign is rooted in listening to the concerns of Bostonians and putting forth policy proposals that were developed through comprehensive community and expert input. Kraft has proposed in-depth plans on how to address our housing emergency, fix our public schools, address transportation issues, and more. 

“Over the past six months, I’ve laid out a different vision for Boston than what Mayor Wu is offering: backed by real, detailed, and actionable solutions,” said Kraft. “On housing, I’ve proposed a plan to jumpstart construction, reduce rent increases, and help more Bostonians become homeowners. On schools, I’ve laid out steps to raise literacy rates, fix the bus system, and add elected members to the school committee. On Mass & Cass, I’ve rejected the mayor’s failed harm reduction strategy in favor of a recovery-first approach developed with experts and those with lived experience. Elections are about choices—and I believe Boston deserves serious solutions.”

Kraft also addressed Mayor Wu’s false attack on Kraft’s politics, wrongly insinuating that he supports Donald Trump. 

“Donald Trump isn’t just another politician,” said Kraft. “He has actively attacked democratic institutions, and stoked hatred and division. He’s made life harder for the very people my parents—especially my mom—raised me to fight for.” 

Kraft has always vociferously opposed Donald Trump, his bigoted policies, and his foolish, petty politics that have run in the face of Kraft’s life’s work: Helping marginalized people and creating true equity within our communities. And Kraft, as mayor, will stand up to Donald Trump by enacting real, tangible policies that will help the people of this city. 

“Donald Trump is part of the conversation, but the real question for voters isn’t who can deliver the best anti-Trump speech,” said Kraft. “It’s who has a plan and is prepared to deal with the consequences of his return. The way to beat Donald Trump is by proving who can govern, build coalitions, and solve problems together.”

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