The New York Police Department’s chief of patrol responded to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D.N.Y.) criticism of police for their “horrible” choice to enforce the law against Columbia University students. responded to the MP.
The politician known as AOC recently responded to the NYPD’s deployment of anti-terrorism units to the Columbia University campus to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters.
“Columbia University not only made the appalling decision to mobilize the NYPD against its own students, but the unit it called in had one of the most violent reputations in the force. He promised not to send troops.” [Special Response Groups] to protests. So why are anti-terrorism forces here?” she posted. X.
The next day, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell responded to the representatives, starting with a sarcastic tone.
“It’s truly amazing. Columbia University has decided to hold students accountable for school laws. They are seeing the consequences of their actions. These kids are probably not being taught Good SAT scores and self-righteousness don’t trump the law. I’m sure you’ll agree that we have to teach them these valuable life skills.” he said, quoting Ocasio-Cortez.
“Secondly, I was with that “troop” you described as having “the most violent reputation” last Thursday. “These ‘squads’ removed the students with great care and professionalism, but not a single incident was reported,” the chief continued.
The chief then spoke out about “anti-Semitic speech” and “vile language” against police officers. He also asked if AOC agreed that “hate speech of any kind is unacceptable.”
Chell went on to say, “Hate has no place in our society.”
AOC mocked the police chief’s response, saying, “‘School rules?'” That’s not true. ”
“The inaccuracy of the legal components in your statement is extremely concerning, given that law enforcement agencies are targeting children. I promised not to call you and now it’s time to keep my promise,” she added.
Ocasio-Cortez finally visited protesters on Columbia University’s campus the next day and reportedly praised the leadership of the pro-Palestinian camp.
“Your leadership is so great,” AOC said, according to the reporter. Danny De Urbina. The reporter claimed that one of the protest leaders was caught on camera equating “Zionists” with “fascists” and “Nazis” and calling for their death.
Ocasio-Cortez also supported House Speaker Mike Johnson’s bid for office. boo to columbiaHe said it was “good” that the speaker was being booed because “he’s trying to take away all of women’s reproductive rights.”
“Why should I listen to a man who thinks he should have more say over my body than I do? Next,” she said. Added.
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