NYC Dems Now Praising Police After Calling to Defund Them
January 23, 2022 | New York
After the fatal shooting of New York City police officer Jason Rivera, 22, that has also left Wilbert Mora, 27, critically wounded and fighting for his life, Democrats who have called to defund the NYPD are now praising police, the New York Post reported.
The Post reported on the remarks of New York Democrats after Friday night’s shooting of two police officers and compared them to their past remarks when the Defund the Police movement was raging.
“A 22-year-old NYPD officer has died & another is fighting for his life,” Comptroller Brad Lander said. “Praying for his recovery. Our hearts are with their loved ones and colleagues.”
But June 9, 2020, he wanted to “reimagine” policing:
“It is time to defund the police and reimagine our public safety infrastructure.”… (Excerpts from Newsmax)
