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RandySF

(79,130 posts)
Tue Oct 7, 2025, 07:14 PM Oct 7

Sliwa adds private security to campaign, says 'credible' threats made against his life

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for mayor, said on Monday that he has begun campaigning with private armed security after receiving what he described as "credible" threats against his life and that of his wife, Nancy.

Speaking on the campaign trail, Sliwa said it was the first time he had taken such a step, adding that the security team would remain with him for the rest of the campaign.

“Never had armed security. But over the weekend, it was clear that some of these threats were very credible, aimed at both myself and Nancy,” Sliwa said. “So as a result, for the next 29 days, we will have to have armed security 24/7, 365.”

“I would ask everybody out there: bring the rhetoric down. It is way too hot,” he added.



https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2025/10/06/curtis-sliwa-campaign-private-security-credible-threats

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Sliwa adds private security to campaign, says 'credible' threats made against his life (Original Post) RandySF Oct 7 OP
Likely listeners to his radio station, WABC. Hosts encourage RWNJs to be angry no_hypocrisy Oct 7 #1
Is it for real this time Curtis? I certainly remember the time you faked your own kidnapping. tulipsandroses Oct 7 #2

no_hypocrisy

(53,641 posts)
1. Likely listeners to his radio station, WABC. Hosts encourage RWNJs to be angry
Tue Oct 7, 2025, 07:24 PM
Oct 7

with anyone who doesn't worship Dear Leader. Sliwa is a well-known Never-Trumper.

tulipsandroses

(8,039 posts)
2. Is it for real this time Curtis? I certainly remember the time you faked your own kidnapping.
Tue Oct 7, 2025, 07:37 PM
Oct 7

Sigh, I often marvel at the shit some white folks can get away with.

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