Day: July 2, 2025

By: Jared Evan

A New York City led by pro-Hamas extreme socialist mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani would trigger a two-pronged collapse in public safety — crime spiraling upward and police officers fleeing the force — NYPD veterans and public safety experts warned this week, the NY Post reported.

Despite Mamdani’s sudden about-face, vowing in the final stretch of the Democratic primary that he wouldn’t “defund the police,” critics say the candidate’s record tells a different story. Many inside law enforcement view the pivot as a last-minute stunt to court undecided voters, the NY Post reported.

“The city would be totally unsafe for people who live here,” said Scott Munro, president of the NYPD Detectives’ Endowment Association. “If you put a guy like him in there, our people are going to get hurt, and nobody’s going to want the job,” Munro told the NY Post.

Adding to the controversy, former radical leftist Mayor Bill de Blasio emerged as one of Mamdani’s most prominent defenders, despite his own legacy of friction with the NYPD. De Blasio — long criticized by rank-and-file cops for undercutting morale and enabling anti-police sentiment — claimed Mamdani is being unfairly “demonized,” the NY Post reported.

“He understands how important public safety is,” de Blasio said. “It’s not going to help him achieve his economic agenda if the city isn’t safe,” de Blasio told the NY Post.

But many officers see parallels between Mamdani and the de Blasio era — a time marked by mass retirements, plummeting morale, and clashes over protests and reforms. Police unions repeatedly blasted de Blasio for what they saw as his appeasement of anti-cop activists. Under Mamdani, they fear history will repeat — or worsen.

One longtime NYPD officer, preparing for retirement, said Mamdani’s rhetoric reflects deep hostility toward the police.

“He thinks the entire NYPD is racist,” the veteran said. “I don’t think this guy has even stepped foot in a precinct. He’s just going off a narrative that if you hate cops, you’re going to get elected,” he told the NY Post.

Mamdani, 33, has long supported cutting NYPD funding and replacing police responsibilities with social workers and violence interrupters. His platform includes the creation of a new Department of Community Safety, separate from the NYPD, to handle 911 calls — especially in the subways, the NY Post reported.

“He wants to neuter the police department,” said Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. “He has this idea that policing should be done by Gandhi-style social workers. That does not work,” Sliwa told the NY Post.

Under current Mayor Eric Adams — a former NYPD captain himself — major crime is down slightly. But NYPD insiders say Mamdani’s ascension could reverse that trend overnight.

“I’ve had guys call me and say ‘If he wins, I’m quitting,’” a police source said. “It’s just weird that New York City would vote for him. He’s not here for the police,” the source told the NY Post.

Veteran strategist Hank Sheinkopf also poured cold water on Mamdani’s pivot away from defund language.

“His supporters say he’ll defund the police,” Sheinkopf said. “That’s who he is. If this guy gets in power, we’re gonna lose a lot of cops,” Sheinkopf told the NY Post.

Yet de Blasio doubled down. “He has a chance to lead on public health,” the former mayor argued. “Police don’t need to be involved in every mental health call,” de Blasio told the NY Post.

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By: Kayley McNoor

In a striking Sunday interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, President Donald Trump issued a stern and unwavering warning to Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist who secured the New York City Democratic primary for mayor. President Trump made it clear: if Mamdani wins and refuses to “do the right thing,” federal funding for New York City could be drastically curtailed. “He’s got to do the right thing, or they’re not getting any money,” Trump stated.

Trump’s warning follows a broader pattern during his presidency and post-presidency of using federal funding as leverage over local jurisdictions. He has previously threatened to strip California of funds over its stances on transgender athlete participation. Now, the spotlight is on New York. CNBC, reporting on the interview, emphasized Trump’s message: New York’s mayor must comply with federal expectations, or the city risks losing crucial financial support.

This hardline approach fits Trump’s broader narrative of national authority. He explained, “Whoever’s mayor of New York is going to have to behave themselves, or the federal government is coming down very tough on them financially.”

Federal assistance plays a significant role in financing essential services for New York City—from public housing to transportation, education, healthcare, and crime prevention. With more than $X billion flowing in federal grants annually, any disruption could mean fewer buses, delayed school projects, strained public hospitals, and reduced support for vulnerable residents.

For Trump, New York City symbolizes the peril of progressive city governance, particularly with Mamdani’s Democratic socialist platform gaining momentum. Labeling Mamdani a “pure communist,” Trump has positioned himself in direct opposition to Mamdani’s far-left agenda, which includes proposals for free buses and rent freezes.

Trump boldly declared on CNN that he would “look forward to closely monitoring” actions from Mamdani’s administration—and responded with consequences should the city veer too far off course.

This threat is not merely rhetorical. Earlier this year, Trump issued sweeping executive orders targeting sanctuary cities like New York, revoking federal funding where local policy obstructed immigration enforcement. Federal courts upheld the administration’s right to adjust funding eligibility.

Economists and experts emphasize that federal aid is not a political bonus—it supports services largely outside local tax revenue. Cutting it would force cuts to public housing, healthcare, early childhood programs, and criminal justice reform—all priorities city residents value.

Trump’s message is blunt: if local leadership clashes with federal priorities—on sanctuary laws, public safety, or budget discipline—the national government will respond with concrete consequences. As he told CNBC, “Whoever’s mayor of New York is going to have to behave themselves.”

On sanctuary city policy, Trump’s administration issued executive orders late last month threatening to withdraw funding from jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal agencies. That includes not just local jail cooperation but a broader set of civic policies. In New York, this may pose a direct confrontation should Mamdani assume city leadership.

From a Trumpian standpoint, leveraging federal funding is not punitive—it’s accountability. New York City, with its unique fiscal dependence, must respect national security, immigration enforcement, and broader federal priorities. Trump’s posture ensures fiscal discipline and avoids the misalignment common in sanctuary jurisdictions.

In his interview, Trump also emphasized persistence: this stance would apply to whoever occupies City Hall. It’s a signal to all future candidates: align with national policy or face financial consequences.

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