NYC Mayoral Nominee Walks Back Police Defunding Stance Amid Growing Criticism and Scramble
New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure to walk back comments advocating for defunding the police after making anti-police rhetoric at a National Night Out Against Crime event. The mayor's office has attempted to flip script on Mamdani amid the controversy.
New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has faced backlash for comments advocating for defunding the police, sparking a scramble to walk back his rhetoric. The comments were made at various events, including a National Night Out Against Crime event, and have left some questioning his stance on law enforcement. In an effort to mitigate the controversy, Mamdani's team has sought to rebrand his views as a call for community-led policing initiatives. As of now, it remains unclear whether the damage can be fully reversed.
