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Amidst the chaos following the shooting, political debates intensified. Zoran Mamdani, Democratic mayoral candidate, faced scrutiny over his previous calls to disband the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group (SRG), a unit responsible for handling riots and shootings. Mamdani, who had previously campaigned to dismantle the force, now expressed vague regret, citing frustrations over the police's role in civil unrest and civil rights issues.
Conservative critics responded sharply, accusing Mamdani of disqualifying himself from leadership. They argued that if he doubts police, he should attempt to do the job himself—a task they deemed impossible—and emphasized the importance of law enforcement officers in maintaining order.