Think New York City Mayor “Red Bill” De Blasio would at least have the support of New York’s finest? Think again.
De Blasio announced Thursday that he is joining the already crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders. The leftist mayor is running on the campaign slogan “Working people first.”
Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for president of the United States of America, because it’s time to finally put working people first.https://t.co/p7LYipgAPg
Join me: https://t.co/sjKUWB2LwR #BdB2020
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) May 16, 2019
But the New York City Police Benevolent Association (NYCPBA), which represents about two-thirds of the 36,000 officers in the city, was ready to set the record straight on de Blasio’s supposed advocacy for blue-collar Americans.
“While the mayor of our nation’s largest city is busy running around Iowa and getting upstaged by the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, there are real problems here at home,” NYCPBA leader Patrick Lynch said in a statement shortly after de Blasio’s announcement.
“As commander-in-chief, he would be an unmitigated disaster,” the statement added.
#BREAKING Statement from PBA President Lynch on @NYCMayor @BilldeBlasio’s Presidential Run. “While the mayor of our nation’s largest city is busy running around Iowa and getting upstaged by the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, there are real problems here at home. pic.twitter.com/0HO4OQYu3u
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) May 16, 2019
Good morning, America! Did you know that the newest presidential daydreamer @NYCMayor @BilldeBlasio is a hypocrite & no friend of labor? @NYCPBA members are outside @GMA studios with the news. pic.twitter.com/A4wbvLJH9a
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) May 16, 2019
New York City police officers have regularly spoken out about the New York City mayor, who ran an anti-police mayoral campaign. During his tenure as mayor, de Blasio been openly hostile to law enforcement. During NYPD funerals, police officers have regularly turned their backs on the mayor to express their disdain for his leadership.
The de Blasio campaign is already off to a bumpy start. During his first live interview, the NYC mayor was swarmed by protesters chanting “Liar,” “Can’t run the city!” and “Can’t run the country!” the New York Post reports.
New Yorkers react to the entrance of Bill de Blasio in the 2020 race:
New Yorker: "He should’ve announced April 1."
Reporter: "Why?"
New Yorker: "It would’ve been a good April fools joke."
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) May 16, 2019
President Trump also weighed in via Twitter on the latest entry into the Democratic presidential race:
The Dems are getting another beauty to join their group. Bill de Blasio of NYC, considered the worst mayor in the U.S., will supposedly be making an announcement for president today. He is a JOKE, but if you like high taxes & crime, he’s your man. NYC HATES HIM!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2019
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