Anti-Cop Socialist Poised To Take Control Of Storied Police Force He Once Sought To Tear Down

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Anti-Cop Socialist Poised To Take Control Of Storied Police Force He Once Sought To Tear Down

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Socialist Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, who previously made fun of a crying police officer, would be tasked with presiding over the New York Police Department (NYPD) if he is elected. Mamdani…

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