The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted on X, accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of smearing ICE agents and saying that locking up dangerous criminals doesn’t help public safety.
According to the post, Mamdani keeps releasing those criminals from jail back onto New York streets, where they can create more victims. The message has sparked a lot of discussion online about local policies and federal immigration enforcement in the city.
The video shows a montage of news segments, primarily from Fox News programs, featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking about ICE operations. Clips include him describing certain enforcement actions as “cruel,” as well as related on-air discussions with commentators analyzing his public positions.
According to the post text, Mayor Mamdani continues to criticize ICE law enforcement while claiming that arresting heinous criminals does not help public safety. It further states that ‘Mamdani Continues Releasing Heinous Criminals onto the New York streets’.
In video clips shown or referenced in the thread, Mamdani states that he believes ICE is “cruel” and “inhumane,” that they “do nothing to serve the interest of the public,” and that the entity “should be abolish[ed]” and replaced with an immigration system that has “more humanity.” He indicated that these views have been shared publicly, including with the President, and that they reflect the feelings held by many New Yorkers.
New Yorkers Push Back Against Mayor’s Stance on ICE
Some commenters described Mamdani as putting people in danger and called him an “unstable traitor to the people and public safety.” Others questioned how someone could criticize U.S. laws and enforcement without facing deportation, calling the situation “insanity.”
Additional responses focused on the mayor’s authority, with one noting that “The NYC Mayor was not elected as @POTUS to dictate Federal Laws in his City” and suggesting he has “ZERO jurisdiction” over ICE and DHS actions.
Several users expressed support for ICE while criticizing local politicians. One stated that “Mamdani does not care about US citizens or public safety. His heart is with illegals and criminals” and added, “We support you, ICE!”
Others called for stronger measures, including one who wrote that Mamdani has “said about 100 things that could be used to denaturalize him” and another urging “Arrest his treasonous *expletive* and deport.”
Several replies highlighted perceived risks to public safety and questioned the effectiveness of current policies in New York.
The DHS post adds another layer to the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and local policies in New York. Discussions continue on X as officials and the public weigh competing views on public safety and federal authority.
