(Stefan Jeremiah/AP)
With Zohran Mamdani sworn in Tuesday as New York City’s first Muslim mayor, retired NYPD Chief John Chell told Newsmax he’s confident the police department will continue to protect public safety regardless of political leadership or ideology at City Hall.
Chell, who served as the NYPD’s chief from 2024 to 2025, said on Newsmax’s “Newsline” that rank-and-file officers are watching the new administration closely but remain committed to their mission as Mamdani takes office with a Democrat socialist agenda and strong backing from the City Council.
“Today is his day,” Chell said. “The rank and file is watching closely. It’s real now. It’s not idealism. It’s not TikTok videos. He’s got the keys to the car right now.”…