Jumaane Williams is 'hypocritical' for living on a secure military base, critics say
Defund the Police candidate for governor has NYPD detail, home protected by military with 'M16s'
Jumaane Williams is 'hypocritical' for living on a secure military base, critics say
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A pro-defund the police elected official running for governor in New York has sparked outrage after it was revealed he travels New York City with an NYPD detail and lives on a military base that provides around-the-clock security.
"Obviously, it’s very hypocritical," Joseph Rolland, a 53-year-old Bay Ridge resident, told the New York Post of Jumaane Williams.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams attends a Democratic Party "Get Out the Vote" rally nine days before New York City elections on Oct. 24, 2021, in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
"I feel like it’s a situation where regular citizens are not allowed to defend ourselves, and people like our elected officials can. What I would say to the elected officials is if you’re so anti-police and so anti-gun, then you should give up all of those privileges that allow you to protect yourself."
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Williams, a racial justice advocate, was elected as the New York City public advocate in 2019 after previously serving on the NYC Council. He has previously described himself as a Democratic Socialist and is now running for governor of New York, where he vows "to bring transformational change to Albany," according to his campaign website.
Brad Lander, Rubén Díaz Jr. and Jumaane Williams attend National Action Network's (NAN) 30th Anniversary Celebration at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 1, 2021, in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage))
Williams lives on the Fort Hamilton U.S. Army Garrison in Brooklyn, the New York Post reported, and is provided an NYPD security detail due to his position for the city. The garrison requires anyone attempting entry to submit a background check and go through security checkpoints.
Williams was one of the leading voices on defunding the NYPD last year and took issue with the city's agreement to cut $1 billion from the funds as insufficient.
A representative for Williams said that the affordability of the housing appealed to Williams and his family.
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"When he needed a new home for his family in 2019, they chose a publicly available unit in Fort Hamilton not because of its position on a base but because it offered the best unit for his family’s price point and criteria," the representative told the New York Post.
New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams attend a Democratic Party "Get Out the Vote" rally nine days before New York City elections on Oct. 24, 2021, in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
Williams lives in the corner town home with his wife, a lobbyist, and his stepdaughter, which costs about $4,000 a month, the Post reported. The home offers views of the Verrazano Narrows and has perks such as free parking, a swimming pool, a dry cleaners, a gas station, a barbershop, a bowling center and various chain restaurants such as Einstein Bagels. Historic cannons, WWII artillery and modern Humvees are also on the Army installation.
The garrison offers 228 homes, and 15% of them are occupied by civilians. The housing opportunities are open to the public, but most New Yorkers are unaware of the option.
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"These aren’t apartments listed on Zillow. It’s essentially a gated community with stunning waterfront views protected by tanks and soldiers with M16s," an area official with knowledge of the housing process told the Post.
"The suggestion that his work to protect, promote, and reimagine public safety would change with his address is belied by his record on these issues for over a decade – that work continues as he advocates for policies to advance community in neighborhoods citywide," Williams’ representative added.
Williams’ office did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on the matter.
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"You’re saying defund the police but yet you’ve got the police with you every day taking you all over on the taxpayer’s dime? And then you live on a military base and you’re protected by the military? That’s a joke, what a hypocrite. Not a lot of people get those luxuries," a frustrated police source added in comment to the New York Post.
Comment - typical liberal nomenklatu4ra.
Hypocrisy is teh mode of action!
Rules, mandates, actions, taxes, and laws for Thee - but NOT for ME!!!!
