New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reiterated his stance on police funding on October 20th, 2025, stating "Queer liberation means defund the police." This statement was shared via his X account at 10:31:46 AM UTC, aligning with his broader platform of investing in social and mental health workers over traditional policing. Mamdani's comments, shared on X, also included a rejection of fear-based campaigns and a commitment to "evidence-based policies that deliver safety." He further asserted, "I will not defund the police. I will let them do their actual jobs by investing in social and mental health workers." This position was highlighted by other X users, with one post directly quoting his mayoral aspirations and his "defund the police" stance. In a separate X post, Mamdani shared footage from a protest march originating at The Stonewall Inn, noting a heavy police presence. The march reportedly stopped on Broadway in Soho, where arrests were made and police used their bikes to push members of the press. The reason for the police action against the press remains unclear. These statements come in the context of Mamdani's potential candidacy for New York City mayor, as noted by an X user who compiled his remarks. The previous report mentioned Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez making a statement near the Gaza border on the same day, October 20th, 2025, around 10:15 AM UTC.
