Alex Coma

Bowser said Tuesday she felt she'd accomplished everything she set out to do since winning the job back in 2014.

That includes securing a new stadium deal for the Washington Commanders and overseeing a surge in housing construction in the city.

But her tenure was also dogged by President Trump's frequent interventions in the city's affairs, which she referenced in a video announcing her decision.

Advisors say Bowser's weariness with dealing with Trump, who took over the city's police force this summer, contributed to her decision to decline a re-election bid.

For NPR News, I'm Alex Coma in Washington, D.C.

Bowser said Tuesday she felt she'd accomplished everything she set out to do since winning the job back in 2014.

That includes securing a new stadium deal for the Washington commanders and overseeing a surge in housing construction in the city.

But her tenure was also dogged by President Trump's frequent interventions in the city's affairs, which she referenced in a video announcing her decision.

Advisors say Bowser's weariness with dealing with Trump, who took over the city's police force this summer, contributed to her decision to decline a re-election bid.

For NPR News, I'm Alex Coma in Washington, D.C.