NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to keep Jessica Tisch on as police commissioner
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... Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that he has chosen New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to continue in her role leading the largest police department in the nation.

As a candidate, Mamdani vowed to keep Tisch -- who was appointed commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams -- in the role.

Pledging to keep Tisch on as police commissioner could be seen as a way to assuage voters' concerns that Mamdani, a democratic socialist, would not take crime as a serious issue, and over his past statements to defund the police.

In a statement, he applauded Tisch for "cracking down on corruption in the upper echelons of the police department, driving down crime in New York City, and standing up for New Yorkers in the face of authoritarianism."

"Together, we will deliver a city where rank-and-file police officers and the communities they serve alike are safe, represented, and proud to call New York their home," Mamdani said in the statement. ...

Laura Loomer Completely Melts Down Over Mamdani-Trump Meeting
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... Self-described "proud Islamophobe" Laura Loomer could barely conceal her rage about President Donald Trump's meeting with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Friday, which, by all appearances, went shockingly well.

"Not condemning Trump," Loomer disclaimed, before launching into her tirade. "However, I think we can all agree its a bad look to let a foreign born jihadist who said he wants to implement ANTI WHITE policies like taxing white people more money to stand behind the desk in the Oval Office."

It seems like Trump himself would disagree with Loomer's characterization: In the meeting, when asked if he "thought he was standing next to a jihadist," Trump said, "No, I don't."

When a reporter asked whether Mamdani still believed the president was a fascist, Trump said,"You can just say yes. It's easier than explaining it. I don't mind," while patting the mayor-elect on the arm. ...

MAGA Reacts to Donald Trump's Praise of Zohran Mamdani
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... "Johnny MAGA," who has about 265,000 followers on X, called it an "incredible moment in the Oval as Trump extends the olive branch to Zohran."

"MAGA Voice," with around 1.3 million followers on X, said the president "has Zohran Mamdani shaking his head yes the whole time," adding, "This was such a power move by President Trump."

User "MJTruthUltra," who has about 597,200 followers on X, said, "Trump and Mamdani exchange niceties and talk about their mutual respect' they have for one another I wasn't expecting this ... you?"

"DogRightGirl," with about 346,900 followers on X, said, "Trump is in complete control and relaxed. Mamdani is out of his league and nervous." ...