Mamdani Faces Tension With Endorsed Candidate Amid Controversy
WHO:
Fox News - Darializa Avila Chevalier described her relationship with Mamdani as "thick as socialist thieves" after claiming they just spoke.
Fox News - Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor
Fox News - Darializa Avila Chevalier, Democratic U.S. House candidate for New York
Fox News - Jessica Tisch, NYPD Commissioner
Fox News - New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Fox News - David Laska, New York State Republican Party Director of Communications
WHAT:
Fox News - Chevalier stated, "I was just so angry as I was listening to it," referring to Tisch's remarks about Oscar Belgal's criminal history.
Fox News - Mamdani's staff is reportedly upset with Chevalier for her public criticism of Tisch following a shooting incident involving ICE agents.
Fox News - Chevalier called for Tisch's removal, which Mamdani's staff viewed as a "direct undermining" of the mayor.
Fox News - Mamdani stated, "Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that."
Fox News - Chevalier expressed anger over Tisch's remarks regarding the criminal history of Oscar Belgal, the individual shot by ICE agents.
NY Post - Chevalier claimed to have a "great relationship" with Mamdani despite the tensions.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident involving ICE agents occurred in the Bronx borough of New York City.
NY Post - Chevalier spoke during a rally at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.
WHEN:
Fox News - The shooting incident involving ICE agents occurred on October 8, 2026.
NY Post - Chevalier spoke at the rally on June 30, 2026.
WHY:
Fox News - The DSA called for Mamdani to remove Tisch following the ICE shooting, citing concerns over her handling of the situation.
Fox News - Chevalier's criticism of Tisch was seen as an attempt to rally support among her constituents.
HOW:
Fox News - Chevalier made her comments during an appearance on WNYC's "Who's Running This Place?"
Fox News - Chevalier made her comments during an appearance with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, expressing her frustration with Tisch's statements.
(UPDATED October 15, 2026 22:00 UTC)
Darializa Avila Chevalier described her relationship with Mamdani as "thick as socialist thieves" during an appearance on WNYC's "Who's Running This Place?" Chevalier expressed her anger while listening to Tisch's remarks about Oscar Belgal's criminal history, stating, "I was just so angry as I was listening to it." Her comments were aired on Fox News at 22:00 UTC.
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(UPDATED October 15, 2026 21:02 UTC)
Tensions are rising in New York City as Mayor Mamdani's staff expresses frustration with Democratic U.S. House candidate Chevalier, who publicly criticized NYPD Commissioner Tisch following a shooting incident involving ICE agents. Chevalier has called for Tisch's removal, which Mamdani's team views as a direct challenge to his authority, although Mamdani has firmly stated that he has no plans to change the police commissioner. During a rally at Columbia University Medical Center, Chevalier voiced her anger over Tisch's comments regarding the criminal history of the individual shot by ICE agents, insisting she still maintains a great relationship with Mamdani despite the ongoing tensions.