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Curtis Sliwa: “We're in a city, Jake, where we're best known for locking up…”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

'It's called democracy': Republican NYC mayoral candidate Sliwa dismisses calls to drop out of race

Published October 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:55

The apprentice is Ahmed Mondame. They agree on all these issues that are pro criminal. And I'm the only one saying law and order, pro victim. We're in a city, Jake, where we're best known for locking up toothpaste and not criminals. So now we let the voters decide. By November 4th, we'll have a new mayor, and there are three candidates in it. (02:55–03:02)

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Asserts that New York City prioritizes minor offenses over serious criminal activity.

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