"The state Assemblymember and self-described democratic socialist has been dogged on the campaign trail by comments he made in 2020 in which he called to "Defund this rogue agency" when referencing the city's police department. His stance came during the national uproar over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, and at the time, he described the NYPD as "racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety.""
"NEW YORK (AP) - New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani publicly apologized on Fox News for language he has used in the past to criticize the New York Police Department, saying Wednesday that he is "looking to work with these officers" if he is elected. He's now pledging to maintain the police department's staffing levels, while creating a "Department of Community Safety" that would deploy mental health care teams to handle certain calls."
Zohran Mamdani apologized on Fox News for past language criticizing the New York Police Department and said he seeks to work with officers if elected. He addressed President Donald Trump directly, offering to speak about lowering the cost of living. Mamdani previously called to "Defund this rogue agency" amid the George Floyd uproar and called the NYPD "racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety," but he has since distanced himself from those positions. He pledges to maintain NYPD staffing while creating a Department of Community Safety to deploy mental health teams for certain calls and to broaden political support.
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