In a stunning display of solidarity and support for former President Donald Trump, New York City firefighters drowned out a speech by anti-Trump Attorney General Letitia James during a recent event honoring their service.
The incident occurred at the New York City Fire Department’s (FDNY) promotion ceremony, where James was invited to give a congratulatory speech.
The event, which took place on March 7, 2024, quickly turned into a rallying cry for the former president as the crowd of firefighters began chanting “Trump! Trump!” throughout James’ speech.
JUST IN: New York Attorney General Letitia James gets drowned out with pro-Trump chants during a New York Fire Department promotion ceremony.
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Right after James thanked FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, “Trump” chants began.
The chants prompted James to respond… pic.twitter.com/pKmJLEl6mI
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 7, 2024
The chants grew louder and more intense as the attorney general attempted to continue her remarks, pushing through as the Trump chant and jeers continued throughout her prepared response.
Contacted by the New York Post, her office did not not respond, but FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens told the outlet it was an “embarrassment” and “not befitting” for the department.
The Post further reported:
Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung ripped the AG as “an embarrassment to the people of New York.”
“The rank and file of the FDNY know they have no greater friend than President Trump. The President is honored by, and grateful for their very vocal support,” Cheung said in a statement.
The incident has since sparked a heated debate on social media and in political circles, with many conservatives praising the firefighters for standing up to what they perceive as an anti-Trump agenda.
The FDNY really doesn’t like the NY AG pic.twitter.com/rWEWMrBNwG
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) March 7, 2024
The incident comes at a time when tensions between the Trump administration and the state of New York are at an all-time high. James has been a leading figure in the state’s efforts to hold the former president accountable for his actions, and her recent civil fraud ruling against Trump has only added fuel to the fire.
Despite the controversy, many New York City firefighters have defended their actions, saying that they were simply exercising their right to free speech. They argue that the event was not the appropriate time or place for a political speech, and that they were simply expressing their support for the former president.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of politics in public events, and whether it is appropriate for elected officials to use such events to promote their own political agendas. In the wake of the controversy, many are calling for a more balanced approach to political discourse, and for greater respect for the opinions and beliefs of all Americans.
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