During a recent budget meeting, Prince William County School Board Chair Babur Lateef suggested that Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir was "an ass" and "possibly raised by donkeys." This stunning development came after Weir spent 30 minutes berating school leadership over their proposed $1.6 billion fiscal 2024 budget.
Weir accused the school division of not being in compliance with state expenditure reporting laws, a claim refuted by school division CFO John Wallingford. Lateef, growing increasingly agitated, eventually snapped back at Weir, saying, "I've seen more intelligent debate from barnyard animals."
The tension between the two officials only escalated from there. Lateef presented an extensive PowerPoint titled "The Donkey-Weir Connection," which outlined a series of far-fetched theories suggesting Weir's alleged familial ties to donkeys. The presentation included graphs, family trees, and even a sketch of Weir grazing in a field alongside a group of donkeys.
While many in attendance were shocked and appalled by the accusations, Lateef continued to double down on his claim, stating, "It's a well-known fact that stubbornness is hereditary, and Bob Weir's obstinance rivals that of the most stubborn donkey."
Lateef, in a final attempt to cement his argument, concluded the presentation with a video compilation of donkeys braying alongside clips of Weir's speeches. The uncanny similarity in tone and volume was enough to cause a moment of stunned silence before the room erupted in chaos.
Weir, visibly shaken by the personal attacks, tried to regain control of the meeting by redirecting the focus to the budget. However, Lateef remained unfazed, dismissing Weir's concerns by saying, "We simply cannot take financial advice from someone who, according to my well-researched findings, shares at least 40% of his DNA with a donkey."
The contentious meeting ended without a resolution on the budget, but with a newfound appreciation for Lateef's creative PowerPoint skills. As for Weir, rumors are circulating that he's considering a DNA test to settle the matter once and for all.
