De Niro calls controversial Mamdani police comments 'ridiculous' as he defends mayor going to 9/11 service

Robert De Niro said remarks by New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani opposing police funding were "ridiculous" but stated the mayor should attend the 9/11 memorial service. De Niro made the comments in defense of Mayor Eric Adams's decision to attend the ceremony. Mamdani had previously made statements about police funding that drew criticism from De Niro and others.

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