Alex Talks to Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

Alex Talks to Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley

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Normally, being the mayor of Dayton, Ohio, means paying attention to everyday issues, from garbage pickups to municipal budgets. But in the early morning hours of August 4, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a downtown bar in the city, and Nan Whaley’s role as mayor immediately shifted. She found herself thrust into the national spotlight as all eyes turned to Dayton. And it wasn’t long before she was face-to-face with President Donald Trump.