There are huge risks of backlash for Mayor Wu. She could be seen as an unreasonable obstructionist, defending migrants accused of serious crimes like sexual assault.


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There are huge risks of backlash for Mayor Wu. She could be seen as an unreasonable obstructionist, defending migrants accused of serious crimes like sexual assault.{ai:summary}<p>Mayor Wu faces significant backlash for her stance on migrants, particularly those accused of serious crimes such as sexual assault. This could position her as an unreasonable obstructionist in the eyes of the public. </p><p>#politics</p>

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