Tom Suozzi
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So for example, you know, the, the, the pardons. Okay. That's a pretty big deal because he did a blanket pardon for 1600 people. And I focus on one case that really just, when I read about it, just really blows me away. There's a guy named Daniel Rodriguez. On January 6th, they were beating up a Capitol Police officer. He was on the ground. People were yelling and kicking and punching.
So for example, you know, the, the, the pardons. Okay. That's a pretty big deal because he did a blanket pardon for 1600 people. And I focus on one case that really just, when I read about it, just really blows me away. There's a guy named Daniel Rodriguez. On January 6th, they were beating up a Capitol Police officer. He was on the ground. People were yelling and kicking and punching.
So for example, you know, the, the, the pardons. Okay. That's a pretty big deal because he did a blanket pardon for 1600 people. And I focus on one case that really just, when I read about it, just really blows me away. There's a guy named Daniel Rodriguez. On January 6th, they were beating up a Capitol Police officer. He was on the ground. People were yelling and kicking and punching.
And people were saying, kill him, kill him. And Daniel Rodriguez takes a taser and sticks it in the police officer's neck. And the police officer has a heart attack and has traumatic brain injury as a result of this assault. The guy, Daniel Rodriguez, sent a text out to his buddies that were uncovered as part of his prosecution. And he said, you wouldn't believe this, S.H., I just did.
And people were saying, kill him, kill him. And Daniel Rodriguez takes a taser and sticks it in the police officer's neck. And the police officer has a heart attack and has traumatic brain injury as a result of this assault. The guy, Daniel Rodriguez, sent a text out to his buddies that were uncovered as part of his prosecution. And he said, you wouldn't believe this, S.H., I just did.
And people were saying, kill him, kill him. And Daniel Rodriguez takes a taser and sticks it in the police officer's neck. And the police officer has a heart attack and has traumatic brain injury as a result of this assault. The guy, Daniel Rodriguez, sent a text out to his buddies that were uncovered as part of his prosecution. And he said, you wouldn't believe this, S.H., I just did.
And I got away and I just tased the you know what out of the blue. Now, this guy pleads guilty, gets a 12 year sentence. And he's one of the people who was pardoned. I mean, how can you say, like, I'm pro-law enforcement, I'm pro-cops? You know, in New York, where I'm from, you know, there's a big thing about people assaulting police officers and then getting out, which is upsetting.
And I got away and I just tased the you know what out of the blue. Now, this guy pleads guilty, gets a 12 year sentence. And he's one of the people who was pardoned. I mean, how can you say, like, I'm pro-law enforcement, I'm pro-cops? You know, in New York, where I'm from, you know, there's a big thing about people assaulting police officers and then getting out, which is upsetting.
And I got away and I just tased the you know what out of the blue. Now, this guy pleads guilty, gets a 12 year sentence. And he's one of the people who was pardoned. I mean, how can you say, like, I'm pro-law enforcement, I'm pro-cops? You know, in New York, where I'm from, you know, there's a big thing about people assaulting police officers and then getting out, which is upsetting.
I'm upset by that. How can you pardon a guy like that? And he's not just one example. There's lots of examples, but that's the one that just really stood out to me. Hundreds of people that, you know, did violent assaults against law enforcement. So...
I'm upset by that. How can you pardon a guy like that? And he's not just one example. There's lots of examples, but that's the one that just really stood out to me. Hundreds of people that, you know, did violent assaults against law enforcement. So...
I'm upset by that. How can you pardon a guy like that? And he's not just one example. There's lots of examples, but that's the one that just really stood out to me. Hundreds of people that, you know, did violent assaults against law enforcement. So...
So right now I'm not focused on making it stick. Okay. Right now I'm focused on Where can we find common ground? Where can we get stuff done? Where can we solve problems and make our country a better place?
So right now I'm not focused on making it stick. Okay. Right now I'm focused on Where can we find common ground? Where can we get stuff done? Where can we solve problems and make our country a better place?
So right now I'm not focused on making it stick. Okay. Right now I'm focused on Where can we find common ground? Where can we get stuff done? Where can we solve problems and make our country a better place?
And, you know, as we get closer to the 2026 elections and then ultimately the 2028 elections, well, then let's, you know, let's use our platforms to point out, you know, these egregious examples. And, you know, we have to do something about the border. And the Democrats, you know, are behind the eight ball in this. We've lost the plot.
And, you know, as we get closer to the 2026 elections and then ultimately the 2028 elections, well, then let's, you know, let's use our platforms to point out, you know, these egregious examples. And, you know, we have to do something about the border. And the Democrats, you know, are behind the eight ball in this. We've lost the plot.
And, you know, as we get closer to the 2026 elections and then ultimately the 2028 elections, well, then let's, you know, let's use our platforms to point out, you know, these egregious examples. And, you know, we have to do something about the border. And the Democrats, you know, are behind the eight ball in this. We've lost the plot.
And we have got to, we can't say we're against deporting criminals, okay? We have to deport criminals. And I can guarantee you that they're going to make mistakes as they go. I've been in government a long time. I was the mayor of my hometown for eight years. I was the county executive of a big county for eight years. I was in Congress for six years.
And we have got to, we can't say we're against deporting criminals, okay? We have to deport criminals. And I can guarantee you that they're going to make mistakes as they go. I've been in government a long time. I was the mayor of my hometown for eight years. I was the county executive of a big county for eight years. I was in Congress for six years.