Archive · 13 Aug 2026
NYPD Denies Providing Security for Mayor Mamdani's Wife
Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
His wife, Rama Duwaji, plans to visit Lebanon and Syria.
The mayor's office said that New York City police would go with her to keep her safe.
But the police department, called NYPD, said that is not true.
NYPD said the claim about guarding her is not correct.
Lebanon and Syria are countries that the US government warns Americans not to travel to.
The disagreement between the mayor's office and the police has caused a controversy.
People are now talking about whether the mayor's family should get police protection.
Everyone is waiting to see what really happens on the trip.
The office of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his wife, Rama Duwaji, will be accompanied by NYPD security during her trip to Middle East countries.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) dismissed the claim that it would provide security for Duwaji.
Duwaji reportedly plans to travel to Lebanon and Syria.
Lebanon and Syria are on the US State Department's 'Do Not Travel' list for Americans.
The controversy was reported by the New York Post.
- Who
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his wife Rama Duwaji, the New York Police Department, and the US State Department
- What
- A controversy over claims that NYPD security will accompany the mayor's wife on her Middle East trip, a claim the NYPD denied
- When
- Not specified in the article; the trip and controversy were reported recently
- Where
- New York City; the trip reportedly includes Lebanon and Syria
- Why
- The mayor's office said security would accompany Duwaji on a trip to countries on the US State Department's 'Do Not Travel' list, prompting a denial from NYPD
Mayor's Office
New York Police Department
NYPD security for the mayor's wife
Mayor's Office
The office of Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his wife, Rama Duwaji, will be accompanied by NYPD security during her trip to Middle East countries.
New York Police Department
The NYPD dismissed the claim that it would provide security for Duwaji during the trip.
- Mayor
- Zohran Mamdani
- Mayor's wife
- Rama Duwaji
- Reported claim
- NYPD security to accompany wife on Middle East trip
- NYPD response
- Claim dismissed
- Trip destinations
- Lebanon and Syria
- Travel advisory
- Both countries on US State Department 'Do Not Travel' list
- Reporting outlet
- New York Post