Of course, she isn t the only politician with debt. Back in December 2020, it was reported Washington DC was seeking funds for Joe Biden s presidential inauguration, as Donald Trump s bills remain unpaid from 2016. In fact, Trump has a long history of not paying vendors for hosting his rallies right from the 2016 campaign. It s unclear if those unpaid bills have forced businesses to lay off employees or shut down, but Wiley s debt certainly has a significant effect, not just on local businesses, but those out-of-state as well.
Supporters of mayoral candidate Maya Wiley attend a rally on June 21, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)