Mayor Wu defends Boston's reputation on "The Daily Show."

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made an appearance on "The Daily Show" where she faced jokes about the city's reputation for racism. Host Ronny Chieng highlighted the stereotype and asked how she, as Boston's first Asian American mayor, got elected despite it. Chieng acknowledged that Boston has a history of being perceived as a racist city but also showed affection for it. He asked Wu how she won in an environment often seen as unfriendly to diversity. Wu replied that Boston is a "diverse, welcoming, beautiful city," and expressed her love for it. She emphasized the positive impact of the city's healthcare and educational services on her life. Wu was questioned multiple times about her election, prompting her to emphasize Boston’s positive qualities. She asserted that the city has been good to her and even joked about how it outshines New York City in sports and quality of life. During the interview, she also discussed Boston’s immigration laws. Wu stated that these laws help make the city safer by encouraging immigrant communities to cooperate with local authorities without fear. Finally, when asked about her biggest challenge as mayor, she mentioned the city's passionate nature. Wu noted that making Boston even better requires daily effort due to the strong opinions of its residents.