re: Including upgraded flights, the latest France trip by NOLA mayor cost more than $50K

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Much of her behavior is very similar to Trump.

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I should show you the email exchange I had with her when she wouldn't pay Metro to pickup our garbage after Ida. She is so unhinged.

I asked ChatGPT to compare the personalities and governing styles of Cantrell and Trump.

Here’s how **LaToya Cantrell** and **Donald Trump**—despite big differences in ideology and scale—show **similar personalities and governing styles**:

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### ? **1. Strong Personal Branding & Outsider Image**

* Both lean heavily on their **personal story** as proof of their legitimacy.

* Cantrell emphasizes her **grassroots activism** after Hurricane Katrina.
* Trump emphasized being a **business outsider** who would “drain the swamp.”
* Each frames themselves as **different from the usual politicians**, appealing to voters tired of “business as usual.”

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### ? **2. Loyalty-Focused Leadership**

* Both show a **high premium on personal loyalty** and can be **dismissive of critics**.

* Cantrell has been accused of keeping a **tight inner circle**, sometimes alienating the City Council.
* Trump famously demanded **absolute loyalty**, even from high-ranking officials, and publicly attacked those who opposed him.

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### ? **3. Defensive & Confrontational Under Scrutiny**

* When faced with scandals or criticism, neither tends to quietly absorb blame. Instead, they **push back publicly** and suggest critics are politically motivated.

* Cantrell has called her recall campaign **“a political stunt”** and claimed critics don’t understand the city’s structural challenges.
* Trump routinely called investigations **“witch hunts”** and accused the media of being enemies.

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### ? **4. Governing Through Personality, Not Just Policy**

* Both rely on **their personality and narrative** to hold their base.

* Cantrell’s supporters see her as **symbolic of Black female leadership in a majority-Black city**, even if they don’t love every policy.
* Trump’s base stayed loyal even when his policies conflicted with their own material interests, because they liked **his defiance and tone.**

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### ? **5. Polarizing Figures**

* Both have **fierce supporters and equally fierce detractors.**

* In New Orleans, Cantrell’s approval is deeply split along political, racial, and class lines.
* Nationally, Trump’s approval was one of the most **polarized in U.S. history.**

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### ? **6. Controversies Seen as Political Attacks**

* They both **frame ethical and financial controversies as overblown or politically motivated.**

* Cantrell dismisses criticism over city credit card expenses and luxury travel as distractions.
* Trump dismisses indictments and lawsuits as **“politically motivated persecution.”**

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### ? **7. Top-Down Style**

* Neither is known for **deep collaboration or coalition-building** with traditional political allies.

* Cantrell is accused of making unilateral decisions without consulting the City Council.
* Trump often bypassed traditional policymaking channels, favoring **executive orders and direct public messaging.**

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### **In Short**

Both Cantrell and Trump are **outsider leaders who govern through personality more than policy detail, demand loyalty, push back hard against criticism, and polarize public opinion.**

Would you like me to also explain **how they *differ*** in tone and governing philosophy while still having these similarities?

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Did they not vote for her?

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Runoff was her and Desi Charbonnet

Desi’s brother, who goes by Bunny, might be the most corrupt person in the history of the city.

A Desi admin might have gotten sone things done, provided they came with a 50 percent bribe.

LaToya ran as an outsider, a “I’m not part of any political machines” voice.

The credit card issues should have been a warning but she was able to explain it away as “complex bureaucracy “ and people bought that.

Her re-election was a case study of “if you shoot at the king, you best not miss” and everyone was afraid of a miss

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Jesus, vague similarities shared by most politicians, particularly those who are populist.

You may dislike Trump (I do) but he cares a frick more about what his constituents think about him than does that low achievement in NOLA.

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They aren't identical but they have a lot in common. I disagree that most politicians are combative. That's the opposite of the concept of "politically correct" behavior. They both shoot from the hip, which is not exactly obvious for most politicians. They are both inarticulate (also uncommon for politicians who tend to be polished). They both love to lecture their constituents, which I don't recall other politicians doing much but I could just not be remembering something?

Trump cares more about being liked than Latoya does.

My son just moved out of Uptown New Orleans to another city and I am relieved. Several car break-ins over a few years was all he had to deal with. I’ll take it. I’d like to see the city become safe, but I don’t see how?

Now ask ChatGPT how they differ

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4cubbbies

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Please don't come on here and defend NOLA.

I've stopped defending the mess of a city due to the total lack of educated voters that populate city hall with morons that aren't smart enough to run a lucky dog cart.

It was a world class city that was dismantled for corrupt political gains by the left over an entire generation.

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Did they not vote for her?

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They voted for her twice and the Advocate editorial board endorsed her twice.

Good grief and here I thought Roger couldn’t get more retarded…