Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the wake on Thursday for New York Police Department officer Jonathan Diller, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Queens. Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has made support for law enforcement a focal point of his campaign. The NYPD did not immediately confirm Trump's attendance. Two suspects have been taken into custody. Trump frequently attacks prosecutors who have cases against him while promising to restore 'law and order'.
Alison Esposito, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in New York, appeared on 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her candidacy and react to the labeling of an FDNY 9/11 memorial flag as a 'political symbol'. She predicts a 'common sense wave' in November following the murder of an NYPD officer.
Alan Rosen, the owner of Junior's Restaurant in New York City, is considering a run for mayor. He recently met with campaign strategists Hank Sheinkopf, Bill Cunningham, and Mitchell Moss to discuss running for mayor. Rosen described himself as a 'moderate Republican' and wants to run if he can win. He criticized the conditions in the city, including the migrant crisis and a weakened bail law. Rosen plans to run on the Republican ticket and take on Mayor Adams in the general election. He would have to establish residency in the city by Election Day 2025 to be eligible to run. Rosen acknowledges that he currently lives in Westchester County. Running as a Republican in a Democratic-dominated city will be challenging, but Rosen hopes to assemble a Republican-reform coalition to have a shot at winning.