In a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through the community, Patrick Wojahn, the former mayor of College Park, Md., has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of distributing and possessing child pornography.

Wojahn, who recently served almost eight years as mayor, resigned in March after the charges came to light. The guilty plea includes 60 counts of distributing child pornography, 40 counts of possessing child pornography with the intent to distribute, and 40 counts of simple possession of child pornography.

In his resignation letter, Wojahn attributed his decision to step down to addressing his “mental health.” The circumstances surrounding his arrest and guilty plea have raised concerns among the public and prompted a closer examination of his connections within the political sphere.

Notably, Wojahn has ties to the current Biden administration. In a 2019 interview, he referred to then-South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg as his “buddy” and acknowledged Buttigieg’s “mentorship” in advancing his career.

The relationship between Wojahn and Buttigieg included frequent phone conversations and personal photographs together. It is worth mentioning that Buttigieg is now the Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden.

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Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said in a statement, “This is a horrific case. I am truly pleased that Mr. Wojahn has pled guilty to and accepted responsibility for his actions and these horrendous crimes.”

Wojahn’s conviction adds to a concerning trend of child pornography cases involving Democrats. Stacie Laughton, a former Democratic New Hampshire state representative who identifies as transgender, was arrested on child pornography charges in June.

This marked at least the fourth arrest for Laughton, who had previously been jailed in 2022 for stalking a woman, leading to her resignation from the legislature.

Another case involving a Biden campaign surrogate also raised alarm. Jerry Harris, who served as a surrogate during Biden’s campaign, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor and soliciting explicit images from a child.

The Demand Project, a child-abuse prevention group, has reported a disturbing rise in child pornography cases over the past decade. According to the group’s data, there has been a staggering 2,500 percent increase in arrests nationally in the last ten years.

The fact that so many democrat politicians are involved in child pornography is highly disturbing. It is clear there needs to be a more vigilant and stringent vetting process for elected officials.

It is critical to combat the surge in child pornography and prioritize the safety and well-being of our children.

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