Overview

• After returning from Uganda, Mamdani visited Officer Didarul Islam’s family and labeled his 2020 calls to defund the NYPD as out of step with his mayoral vision.
• He pledged to maintain NYPD staffing levels and collaborate with law enforcement while rejecting plans to dismantle specialized police units.
• Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and other opponents continue to seize on Mamdani’s past rhetoric to question his public safety credentials.
• A July 29 Data for Progress poll found that a majority of Democratic primary voters back his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and support restricting arms to Israel.
• Despite the controversy, Mamdani remains the Democratic nominee and holds a lead in general election polls.