Seattle's socialist Mayor Katie Wilson slammed for cutting short interview over basic public safety question

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Seattle’s socialist Mayor Katie Wilson is facing renewed backlash after abruptly cutting short an interview when pressed on a basic public safety question.The two-minute video has amassed nearly 1 million views on X and sparked fierce criticism of the newly installed mayor.Wilson awkwardly exited the interview with Seattle’s TV station KOMO after being asked about the role of surveillance cameras amid rising gun violence in the city."That's obviously been an issue that you weighed in on. Does that change it? Does that change your perspective at all?" the reporter asked.As the question was posed, the mayor began to break eye contact and glance at what appeared to be her press staffers off camera, who can be heard telling the reporter to "keep it on topic."SEATTLE MAYOR INTERVIEW CUT SHORT AS STAFF BLOCKS QUESTIONS ON GUN VIOLENCE, SURVEILLANCE Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson speaks at a community event at the Yesler Community Center shortly before gunfire was reported nearby, prompting a police response. (KCPQ)"Let’s keep it on the topic," the mayor reiterated.The reporter repeated the question, seeking an answer from the socialist mayor on an issue of concern to residents."But does that change your