House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn said that one factor in his recent endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for mayor was the candidate’s plan to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch , calling it a key public‑safety commitment.

“That's incredibly important, from a public safety standpoint for every community, including as a high priority, the safety and security of the Jewish community,” Jeffries said Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation."

It was the first time Jeffries had publicly addressed the endorsement since releasing a written statement on Friday. That statement emphasized shared views on affordability but did not mention Tisch.

Mamdani, a democratic socialist, confirmed last week that he would keep Tisch if elected, surprising some of his progressive allies.

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