NYPD chief rips AOC over Columbia University protest response: 'Pure hatred'

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks during the Women's Unity Rally at Foley Square on January 19, 2019 in New York City. New York Police Department Chief of Patrol John Chell rebuked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Thursday for implying the officers who responded to protests at Columbia University were “some of the most violent” on the force.Wednesday via X showing NYPD counterterrorism officers near Columbia.

“Not only did Columbia make the horrific decision to mobilize NYPD on their own students, but the units called in have some of the most violent reputations on the force,” the representative said of the footage. “NYPD had promised the city they wouldn’t deploy SRG to protests. So why are these counterterror units here?”. “They are seeing the consequences of their actions. Something these kids were most likely never taught. Good SAT scores and self-entitlement do not supersede the law.

Chell continued, adding “I was with those ‘units’ last Thursday that you describe as having, ‘the most violent reputations.’ These ‘units’ removed students with great care and professionalism, not a single incident was reported.”The representative, Chell wrote, should take care to show more gratitude for the work of NYPD officers who work to keep the city safe.

You should rethink your comments to a simple thank you to the NYPD and hate has no place in our society,” he said. “Maybe you should walk around Columbia and NYU and listen to their remarks of pure hatred. I will ensure those ‘units’ will protect you as they do for all NYers 24/7/365.”Follow Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to jacwalker@sbgtv.com.

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