US EditionWhy Musk’s FDNY Commissioner Critique Backfired
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The new mayor Zohran Mamdani makes Lillian Bonsignore the head of the New York professional fire brigade. Elon Musk bet against the decision.
Elon Musk warns ‘people will die’ after Zohran Mamdani’s FDNY chief appointment
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s choice for the next chief of the Fire Department of New York has sparked sharp criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, setting off a fresh round of political pushback from the tech billionaire. Mamdani has named openly gay LGBTQ activist Lilian Bonsignore as the new FDNY chief, a decision that quickly drew a strong reaction from Musk, who warned it could endanger lives. Responding to Mamdani’s announcement …
People will die, the billionaire wrote after the appointment of New York's new fire chief. The incoming mayor rejects the criticism.
Why Musk’s FDNY Commissioner Critique Backfired
Key Takeaways Elon Musk slammed New York City’s decision to name a non-firefighter as FDNY commissioner. Critics pointed out that EMS handles about 80–85% of FDNY calls. Past FDNY commissioners often came from outside firefighting ranks. Voices from across the political spectrum defended the new FDNY commissioner pick. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stressed the appointee’s 31 years of EMS experience. Elon Musk stirred strong reactions when he atta…
The mayor of New York City has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a gay woman who has never been a firefighter, to head the Fire Department. Elon Musk was not pleased with the appointment.
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