Georgia’s youngest mayor, Jayden Williams, 23, was impeached over allegations of misusing $4,000 in city funds and sexting an 18-year-old.

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    and sexting an 18-year-old.

    Sooo someone not only of legal age but also in his age bracket? Why tf would that be a reason to oust someone?

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    While I’m all for making an example out of corrupt politicians, this guy got targeted for $4k, while a pedophile is grifting billions. He’s not straight, rich and White, so it makes sense.

    The law only applies to those who aren’t of the privileged capital class.

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      Allegations of misusing $4,000. I’m not clicking a New York Post link to find out more but it doesn’t seem like he’s been convicted of anything.

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      We had that happen to a young mayor in Texas and he was white and 21. He was using city supplies and funds for his private newspaper.

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    Cool NY Post, now how about Trump grafting billions and being a pedophile

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    Sounds like insiders in the government were constantly looking for any minor excuse to impeach him.

    That said, if he really is guilty of anything then it should be addressed.

    But this is so minor. How about we go after the politicians stealing millions and billions of dollars?

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    NYPost is a right wing propaganda rag and are only relishing this because he’s black. Yes let’s go after corrupt politicians but 4k is peanuts compared to what the old white men are getting away with right fucking now.

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    accused of using his city purchasing card for more than $4,000 in personal expenses, including restaurant meals, clothing, haircuts and a movie, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

    He reportedly spent $2,600 on gas and used a city vehicle for personal purposes.

    According to Williams’ testimony, he did not intend to use city funds and later repaid the money, Fox 5 reported.

    He further claimed the city-issued card looked similar to his personal card and said he later replaced the cards to avoid future confusion, the outlet reported.