Elon Musk Blasts Mamdani Over FDNY Commissioner Appointment
- * NYC Fire Department appointment Controversy: Laura Bonsignore has been appointed to a leadership position in the NYC Fire Department despite not having a background as a firefighter.
- In essence, the article details musk's public criticism of a recent NYC Fire Department appointment and links it to his prior political endorsements in the city's mayoral race.
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* NYC Fire Department appointment Controversy: Laura Bonsignore has been appointed to a leadership position in the NYC Fire Department despite not having a background as a firefighter.
* Elon Musk‘s Criticism: Elon Musk criticized this appointment on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “People will die because of this. Proven experience matters when lives are at stake.” He reacted to a post highlighting Bonsignore’s lack of firefighting experience.
* Musk’s Previous Political Involvement: Musk previously endorsed Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City, criticizing other candidates (Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa) in the process.He specifically warned against voting for Curtis Sliwa, equating it to a vote for “Mumdumi” (likely a mispronunciation of Mamdani).
* Related Incident: The controversy arose following a car blast in the Bronx that injured five firefighters.
In essence, the article details musk’s public criticism of a recent NYC Fire Department appointment and links it to his prior political endorsements in the city’s mayoral race.