“Right now there are people in the water that we have to get out.

The emotional Baltimore mayor urged everyone to keep their focus on the victims of the bridge collapse.

And that’s the only thing that we should be talking about,” he concluded.

A large cargo ship crashed into a bridge, causing structural damage with containers visible. No people in the image

And he’s received nothing but praise online.

“That’s a good Mayor,” one person said.

“This is the spirit of a true public servant,” another agreed.

Officials in uniforms and a man in a black jacket at a press conference with microphones

“Some realness.”

“Yay for the new generation of politicians,” someone added.

People online agreed that we appear to be entering a new and welcomed era.

closeup of the young mayor

“So well spoken, kind, and no question on what his priorities are.”

“But [it] makes me SO excited to see and the passion is super cool.”

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comment reads, great answer it's about the people and families right now

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User 'Eldest Millenial' praises a leader, saying they're amazing compared to past city leaders

Comment by Ashley praising a young mayor and appreciating a great answer

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