The transition into Aisha Braveboy’s administration as Prince George’s County Executive has already raised eyebrows—and a few blood pressures. But nothing has generated more whispers and confusion than the quiet disappearance of Judy Danso, once a key figure in Aisha's political orbit.
Was she forced out? Was it personal? And what do “SB” and “FB” even mean?
We’re hearing from several Black women in Prince George’s County who are telling us that Judy is an “SB” and that Aisha is an “FB”—and that the clash between these two identities is at the heart of Judy’s removal.
Now, as a 68-year-old mostly white man, I admit I don’t know what those initials mean. If someone could kindly explain the SB vs. FB divide, I’d be grateful. All I know is it’s become a *thing*. A big thing. And apparently, it got Judy pushed out.
Let’s be clear: Judy wanted to stay. She reportedly asked for either the County Attorney position or to continue as Chief of Staff in the new administration. She was denied both. Instead, the top job went to someone no one on the campaign had ever heard of. Judy, meanwhile, was shuffled off to the Revenue Authority, allegedly with a generous salary—essentially a golden parachute to get her out of the way and shut her up.
Now the gossip gets darker. Some insiders claim Judy was so angry she cut off all communication. Others say she’s “clearing her head” out of town. And just to calm any truly outlandish rumors: **Yes, Judy is alive and well. No, she has not been found at the bottom of the pond near the golf course in Ed Burroughs’ district.
But that doesn’t mean things aren’t murky.
Why, for example, were Edward Burroughs and Senator Anthony Muse reportedly pressuring Aisha to get rid of Judy? When did the two of them become such close allies, and why is Muse following Burroughs’ lead on personal staffing decisions?
The dynamic between the two is raising questions, and more than a few suspicions. It’s not every day you see a senior state senator taking orders from a junior councilman.
There’s also the case of **Iris Boswell**—fired 17 years ago under **Jack Johnson**—now brought back by Aisha for the same job. People are asking why.
In the meantime, we’re also seeing appointments that seem designed to shore up political vulnerabilities. Unlike Angela Alsobrooks, who notoriously alienated Hispanic voters by ignoring them, Aisha appears to be courting that demographic with key roles going to appointees like Gomez and Ramirez.
Whether it’s sincere outreach or calculated optics, only time will tell.
For now, Prince George’s County politics remains what it’s always been: a stage for ambition, loyalty, and the occasional betrayal. The names change, the players shift, but the game is the same.
As for Judy Danso? She may be out of the spotlight, but she’s far from forgotten. And if this SB vs. FB thing is real, we all need a translation—quick.
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