Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Joins Republican Party, Citing Need for GOP in American Cities

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who previously served as a Democrat in the Texas legislature, announced that he is switching parties and will now be a Republican-affiliated mayor. Johnson criticized Democratic policies in an op-ed, blaming them for increased crime and homelessness. He emphasized the importance of championing law and order and practicing fiscal conservatism in urban centers. Johnson's decision makes him the only Republican among the mayors of the 10 most populous cities in the US. The Texas Democratic Party accused him of being dishonest with voters, while Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott welcomed his party switch.