Mayor Mamdani Security Detail

🚨 JUST IN: Mayor Zohran Mamdani — one of the most heavily protected politicians in the U.S. — rumored to have a personal NYPD detail of up to 60 officers between him and his wife, costing taxpayers $10–12 million per year, plus tons of overtime and vehicles.

And yet, he plans… pic.twitter.com/dvEVfbgYYv

— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) February 19, 2026

… to defund the NYPD in 2027.

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Mamdani unveiled a preliminary FY2027 budget reducing NYPD funding by $22 million from $6.4 billion and canceling 5,000 officer hires, prioritizing social programs amid fiscal constraints.

While unverified, the security rumors stem from documented NYPD escorts during Mamdani's public transit stunts and threats tied to his pro-Palestine activism, amplifying partisan debates on police funding versus elite protection.