Mamdani Obeys White House Orders
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the White House is “greatly reassured” by New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to keep Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner — a move seen as a major victory for law-and-order advocates who want New York to reverse years of rising crime and soft-on-crime policies.
Speaking on CNN, Hassett noted that Tisch’s continued leadership brings much-needed stability and accountability to a city that has struggled under progressive experiments and weakened policing strategies.
“We’re relieved he kept the police commissioner,” Hassett said. “We’ve seen what happens when New York abandons law and order, and this is a step in the right direction.”
A Rare Win for Public Safety
Tisch, appointed by former Mayor Eric Adams in 2024, had been in limbo after Mamdani — a self-described democratic socialist with a long record of anti-police rhetoric — won the mayoral race. Many feared she would be replaced by a more radical figure aligned with Mamdani’s activist base.
Instead, Tisch issued a firm, forward-looking statement confirming she will stay on.
“I’m ready to continue serving New Yorkers,” Tisch said. “We share key goals: lowering crime, making neighborhoods safer, rooting out corruption, and ensuring officers have the tools and support they need.”
Her message directly appeals to older New Yorkers and concerned families who have watched crime increase while political leaders played games with public safety.
Mamdani’s Anti-Police History Still Raises Eyebrows
While the decision to keep Tisch is viewed as a positive step, Mamdani’s past comments are impossible to ignore — especially for voters who lived through the dangerous “defund the police” era.
In 2020, Mamdani called the NYPD:
- “Racist”
- “Anti-queer”
- “A threat to public safety”
He supported deep cuts to the department’s budget and echoed activist groups accusing the NYPD of systemic abuse.
Only when he faced the voters in 2025 did he backtrack, calling his old statements “out of step.”
Conservatives and law-abiding New Yorkers remain skeptical.
⭐ President Donald Trump: Open to Cooperation — But Not Blind to Reality
After meeting Mamdani in the Oval Office Friday, President Donald Trump signaled cautious optimism. Rather than fueling division, Trump took a presidential tone — focused on results, safety, and accountability.
Trump called Mamdani “a very rational person” and said he believes they may be able to work together on public safety, housing, and affordability.
“We agree on more than I expected,” Trump said. “The goal is safer streets, stronger communities, and a better quality of life for every American.”
This message resonates strongly with older voters and homeowners who want competent leadership—not ideological experiments—to guide the nation’s largest city.
