Fact Check: Did 5,000 NYPD officers resign after Mamdani’s election win?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: In November 2025, 5,000 NYPD officers resigned, effective January 2026, because they didn’t want to be “ruled under a communist.”

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Snopes found no evidence of a coordinated walkout or any mass resignation. NYPD staffing records show no sudden spike in resignations following Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory. The viral claim originated from unverified social media posts and is not supported by any credible source.

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Date: 11/19/2025

 

Last Updated on November 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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