Hochul Defends Mamdani’s Anti-Police Remarks Amid NYC Mayoral Controversy

(LibertySociety.com) – Governor Kathy Hochul just threw the NYPD under the bus to defend a radical socialist who called cops “murderers” and “terrorists,” proving once again that Democrats will sacrifice law enforcement on the altar of woke politics.

At a Glance

• Zohran Mamdani, who previously called NYPD “murderers” and “terrorists,” won the Democratic primary for NYC mayor
• Governor Hochul defended Mamdani’s anti-cop rhetoric as justified because it happened during 2020 protests
• A police officer was recently killed in NYC while this controversy erupted over Mamdani’s radical past
• Mamdani’s victory over Andrew Cuomo signals the complete takeover of NYC Democrats by socialist extremists
• The NYPD and police unions face potential devastation if this anti-police radical becomes mayor

Hochul’s Disgraceful Defense of Anti-Police Extremism

When Governor Kathy Hochul called criticism of Zohran Mamdani’s vile anti-police statements “pathetic,” she revealed everything wrong with today’s Democratic Party. Here we have a sitting governor defending a man who branded our brave police officers as murderers and terrorists, simply because those despicable comments happened during the 2020 riots. Apparently, in Hochul’s twisted worldview, the timing of hatred toward law enforcement somehow makes it acceptable. This is the same warped logic that has destroyed Democrat-run cities across America, where criminals are coddled while the men and women who risk their lives to protect us are demonized.

KATHY HOCHUL'S PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI'S VILE ANTI-COP ATTACKS NEEDS TO BE MARVELED AT AND STUDIED.https://t.co/DJ1rRmfhoF

— CombsJC (@RedState66) July 30, 2025

The sheer audacity of Hochul’s defense is breathtaking. While a police officer’s blood was still fresh on NYC streets, she chose to provide political cover for a radical who wants to dismantle law enforcement. This isn’t leadership; it’s cowardice disguised as party loyalty. Every police officer in New York should remember this moment when Hochul threw them under the bus to protect a socialist who despises everything they stand for.

Mamdani’s Radical Rise Signals Democratic Party’s Complete Socialist Takeover

Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory over Andrew Cuomo isn’t just another election result; it’s the final nail in the coffin of reasonable Democratic governance in New York City. This Ugandan-born radical, backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, represents everything that has gone wrong with the progressive movement. His platform reads like a socialist manifesto: rent freezes that will destroy housing development, massive government spending that will bankrupt the city, and police “reform” that amounts to nothing less than the systematic destruction of law enforcement.

The man who now stands poised to become mayor of America’s largest city has a documented history of viewing police officers as the enemy. During the height of the 2020 riots, when cities were burning and law enforcement was under siege, Mamdani chose to pour gasoline on the fire with his inflammatory rhetoric. Now Democrats want us to believe that context somehow excuses his extremism. The only context that matters is this: when America needed leaders to stand up for law and order, Mamdani chose chaos and division.

The Devastating Impact on Public Safety and Police Morale

If Mamdani becomes mayor, the NYPD will face the most hostile administration in its history. Officers already dealing with rising crime rates and anti-police sentiment will find themselves working for a mayor who fundamentally believes they are criminals in uniform. This isn’t speculation; it’s based on Mamdani’s own words and the radical platform he’s running on. Police unions understand the existential threat this represents, not just to officer morale but to the very ability of law enforcement to function effectively.

The timing of this controversy, coming right after another officer gave his life protecting New Yorkers, shows just how tone-deaf and morally bankrupt the Democratic establishment has become. While families mourn and communities grieve, politicians like Hochul are more concerned with protecting radical candidates than honoring the sacrifice of our fallen heroes. This represents a complete inversion of priorities that would have been unthinkable just a decade ago, but now passes for mainstream Democratic thinking.

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