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Mamdani Renounces Defund Pledge After Midtown Shooting, Unveils Community Safety Plan

  • Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, held a press conference on July 30, 2025, addressing the Midtown shooting victims in New York City.
  • He returned from an 11-day Uganda vacation amid backlash for past calls to defund the NYPD and his absence during the city crisis.
  • Mamdani distanced himself from prior anti-police remarks, saying they reflected 2020 frustrations after George Floyd's death, and insists he will not defund the police.
  • He reaffirmed his intention to dissolve the Strategic Response Group, plans to create a Department of Community Safety with a $1 billion budget, and aims to cut NYPD overtime spending to prioritize addressing major crimes.
  • His return sparked sharp criticism from opponents citing his past rhetoric, while Mamdani aims to lead with a vision balancing justice and safety in New York.
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The New Republic broke the news in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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