politics
February 24, 2026
Mamdani's anti-police rhetoric blamed after snowball attack on NYPD officers
A video of New York Police Department officers getting pelted with snowballs by residents went viral Monday evening, and critics are blaming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s anti-police rhetoric.
TL;DR
- NYPD officers were attacked with snowballs in Washington Square Park, leading to hospitalizations.
- Critics, including politicians and former officials, blame Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-police rhetoric for the incident.
- Mayor Mamdani has a history of anti-police statements on social media, including calls to #DefundTheNYPD.
- Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and former Mayor Eric Adams stated that Mamdani's words have consequences and have fostered disrespect for law enforcement.
- The NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed an investigation into the 'criminal' incident.
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