General Hospital Spoilers: Drew forces Laura to resign with a surprising secret, becomes mayor

General Hospital spoilers tease that one of the latest developments shaking all of Port Charles centers on the power struggle between Drew and Laura. With events becoming increasingly complex and calculated, Drew no longer hides his ambition to oust Laura from her position as mayor.

But his tactics have shifted from open confrontation to a far more subtle and dangerous strategy. Instead of simply backing Ezra’s campaign, Drew is secretly launching a smear campaign targeting Laura’s past, a past riddled with dark secrets she’s tried to bury for decades. In a bold move, Drew and Ezra have begun releasing evidence about the murkier parts of Laura’s history that many Port Charles residents have either forgotten or never knew.

They’ve hired a team of professional investigators to dig into Laura’s life, from her early days in Port Charles to her complicated relationship with Luke Spencer and questionable actions in the past. What they’ve uncovered has become a powerful weapon for Drew in his mission to destroy the incumbent mayor’s reputation.

The biggest shock came when Drew and Ezra began disclosing details about a decades-old murder case involving Laura—an incident long forgotten or assumed to be resolved. They unearthed documents indicating Laura was directly connected to the death of David Hamilton in the 1970s, an event unfamiliar to many of the younger residents of Port Charles.

Drew has skillfully exploited the story, highlighting that Laura pushed David down a staircase, leading to his death. Although she was young at the time, Drew suggests this raises concerns about the temperament and judgment of the city’s top leader. And he didn’t stop there. Drew has delved even deeper into Laura’s past, including the period she was kidnapped by Stavros Cassadine and forced into marriage.

Though clearly a traumatic chapter in Laura’s life, Drew has twisted the narrative to suggest she adapted too quickly to the lavish life on Cassadine Island. He even claims she made questionable decisions that might have harmed others during that time. Drew contacted a former Cassadine employee who alleges witnessing Laura engaging in suspicious activities on the island, including helping cover up Stavros’s crimes.

The documents they’ve gathered hint that Laura’s role in these events may have been far more complicated than the public was ever led to believe. They also revisited controversial decisions Laura made as mayor, especially those benefiting close friends and family, including Sonny. Drew released a series of files suggesting that Laura frequently overlooked Sonny’s legal infractions and even altered city contracts to favor his legitimate businesses.

While these choices might be explained as being in Port Charles’s best interest, Drew has framed them as proof of bias and corruption. What’s especially noteworthy is that Drew isn’t just releasing information. He’s manipulating half-truths to craft a new narrative about Laura—one where she’s a power-hungry opportunist willing to use her position to protect allies and cover up old sins.

Each revelation is carefully timed and calculated to maximize damage to the public’s trust in Laura, all while maintaining the appearance of a clean political campaign in the name of transparency. Ezra, Drew’s political ally, has been using the local media to spread these revelations far and wide. He frequently appears on news programs, regretfully sharing the “sad truths” about Laura while insisting that voters have the right to know who they’re electing.

This tactic has proven highly effective, painting an image of honesty while operating a strategic character assassination. The relentless pressure is cornering Laura. Every time she denies an accusation, Drew and Ezra produce a new piece of evidence, creating the sense that more secrets are yet to come.

They’ve uncovered documents from her time abroad, including suspicious financial transactions and connections to figures associated with the criminal underworld. One of the most shocking discoveries is a secret Swiss bank account under Laura’s name, opened while she lived with the Cassadine family, containing substantial deposits of unknown origin.

Additionally, they’ve uncovered evidence of secret meetings between Laura and individuals linked to other criminal organizations beyond Sonny’s empire. Drew has cleverly implied these meetings were not efforts to broker peace but under-the-table deals made to ensure her and her family’s safety. Although many of these actions could be reasonably explained—perhaps as Laura doing what she had to do to protect Port Charles—the way Drew and Ezra present the facts paints a dark portrait of Laura, as someone unworthy of public trust.

Perhaps the cruelest attack so far came when Drew presented evidence implying Laura may have known about Luke’s abuse of their son, Lucky, but chose to stay silent to preserve their marriage. This claim strikes at Laura’s most vulnerable point—her love for her children. While those close to Laura know she would never allow her child to be hurt, Drew’s framing of the story has planted seeds of doubt in the minds of those who don’t know her well.

This strategy is working. Recent polls show Laura’s support is slipping, especially among younger voters and newcomers to Port Charles unfamiliar with the city’s history. Longtime residents and loyal supporters still back her, but a wave of suspicion is spreading—exactly what Drew and Ezra want. Polls show Laura’s approval rating has dropped from 68% to 52% in just two weeks—an alarming decline for a once-beloved incumbent.