Ramas Middle East trip: Letters to the Editor Aug. 14, 2026
Mayor Mamdani said that a miscommunication led his press people to say Rama Duwaji would get a security detail on her trip to Syria and Lebanon (“Won’t fly,” Aug.13).I’m sorry, but I don’t buy that — just a bunch of lies, like always.
I think Mamdani himself wanted the NYPD to go with her, but when he caught a lot of flack about it, he backed down.I’m glad City Hall got a harsh response from the NYPD.This mayor wants to do whatever he pleases, but let’s hope there’s people out there that will stop him.Rob JohannWoodhavenRama Duwaji, the first lady of New York City, decides to travel to countries on the do-not-travel list.
It was suggested we would send the NYPD finest to protect her.How would you do this without causing a potential international disaster?Connie AbateDumont, NJSyria and Lebanon have been designated as “do not travel” countries by the US government.Why would a “private citizen” be escorted by police officers who could be killed in countries where they shouldn’t be?John KetelsenOcean, NJNo matter how robust an NYPD security detail the mayor’s Jew-hating and America-hating wife would have brought with her to Syria and Lebanon, it’s not far-fetched to think that these officers could be overwhelmed by terrorists, and ultimately wind up as hostages in Iranian hands, where they could be tortured and used as pawns in negotiations with President Trump to end the war.She doesn’t need a NYPD security detail; her friends in Hamas and Hezbollah will undoubtedly ensure her safety.Charles ComptonThe BronxRama Duwaji has just learned a new word: Chutzpah!Syd MillerManhattan Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.
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The mayor’s spokesperson’s brazen assumption that the NYPD would accompany his wife to Syria and Lebanon is yet another example of Mam...