Controversy has erupted within the New York Fire Department (FDNY) following an incident where several firefighters booed Attorney General Letitia James during a ceremony. The FDNY Chief has vowed to identify and re-educate those involved, sparking a debate over freedom of speech and the appropriateness of such actions at official events. Fox News' Jonathan Turley defended James against the backlash, receiving praise for his stance with Harris Faulkner commenting, 'That's Brilliant!'. Meanwhile, Rep. Malliotakis and others have criticized what they see as James' actions, arguing that they have the right to express their opinions under the First Amendment. The incident has led to discussions about the role of first responders in political discourse, the limits of free speech in professional settings, and concerns over a McCarthy-style witchhunt.
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presides at FDNY Probationary Firefighter Graduation Ceremony https://t.co/uyYpI9oCFB
Probationary Firefighter Benjamin Granja says he was surprised that he is the valedictorian of the #FDNY Fire Academy class. He says he was an average student most of his career. It’s a testament to his work ethic & the ability of the Fire Academy to hone people to be their best. https://t.co/Cul0yJfgL3
298 Probationary Firefighters will take the next step in their careers when they graduate today. Probationary Firefighter & Salutatorian Matthew Demerest spent 6.5 years as an NYPD police officer. He’s the first in his family to become an #FDNY firefighter. Congrats! https://t.co/ZzaFBmw1A5
Sky News host Rita Panahi has weighed in after singer Lady Gaga slammed the media over its response to an image of her with Dylan Mulvaney calling it 'appalling'. https://t.co/j2fXCCnL6a
FDNY holding graduation ceremony just days after AG Letitia James heckled https://t.co/QkoubZACgO https://t.co/zp7hlV2y4N
NYC councilwoman defends First Amendment rights of firefighters scolded for booing AG James, cheering Trump https://t.co/kGvEKwBLv6
NYC invited State Attorney General Letitia James to speak at a FDNY event because it wanted to create the illusion that the city’s uniformed workforce supports her. Instead, the city got a dose of reality. https://t.co/1IFRWftQSg
When Probationary Firefighter Brian Sullivan graduates from the #FDNY Fire Academy on Wednesday, he is continuing his father’s legacy. Lt. Christopher Sullivan of L-111 was last seen on #September11 racing up the stairs inside One World Trade to help those still trapped inside. https://t.co/2kh4tJjGOE
Absurdly heavy-handed tactic and a violation of freedom of speech. Our first responders deserve better than Tish James' vengeful behavior. https://t.co/4J1XlP02Yu
On Wednesday, Probationary Firefighter Jerome Nedd, Jr. will graduate from the Fire Academy. Nedd was 11yo on 9/11. His father, Jerome Nedd, was working as a chef at the Windows of the World in the North Tower. The events of that day inspired him to join the #FDNY. #neverforget https://t.co/hJKgZ4gMuH
It was an honor to join @FoxFriendsFirst and voice my opinion on the McCarthy-style witchhunt suggested by some in the FDNY. This is the USA - everyone should be entitled to their First Amendment rights! https://t.co/hFZ67gMyfg
For Probationary Firefighter Henry Hinton, firefighting is the family business. His grandfather Lt. Henry Hinton of Battalion6 died in the line of duty in 1974 & his father Lt. Henry Hinton of Div. 1 died of WTC illness in 2021. Tomorrow, he graduates from the #FDNY Fire Academy. https://t.co/R4XvlnzkKE
Sky News host Rita Panahi has weighed in after some members of the New York Fire Department booed Attorney General Letitia James at a ceremony last week. https://t.co/tTUwezSGLC
#LetitiaJames in her office 10 minutes after the firemen booed her. #FemaleChauvinism https://t.co/5Jqm1ron6y
#LadyGaga is coming to the defense of #DylanMulvaney after a social media post honoring the two celebs on International Women's Day sparked a harsh reaction online. Read more 👉 https://t.co/MSahNXoAQp
"Firefighters booed New York attorney general who sued Trump for fraud. Officials are investigating." (via @AP) https://t.co/AD2Qcx2fBu
Sky News host Rita Panahi has criticised London police after a protester who called Hamas "terrorists” was arrested. https://t.co/otKcqaetV7
FDNY’s censure of firefighters who booed Tish is a disgrace https://t.co/EsQJykISiS https://t.co/evnV2vTYWw
Also, left unsaid but noteworthy: Whether you like AG James or not, she got heckled like any other politician and handled it with composure… she isn’t the one asking the FDNY thought police to ‘hunt down anyone.’ Why are they? https://t.co/0Gshk8WFRo
Attorney General Letitia James has been setting our justice system on fire, and members of the @FDNY called her out. Our country affords us the freedom of speech whether Democrats like it or not. https://t.co/mcgJzajExM
Fox News' Jonathan Turley Defends Letitia James Against FDNY Boo Birds and Gets Praised for It by Harris Faulkner: 'That's Brilliant!' https://t.co/OOv6h77z8p
VIP ==> FDNY Chief Will Hunt Down and Re-Educate Those Who Committed Sin of Booing AG James, Cheering Trump https://t.co/31nJjJG8rL
If one FDNY firefighter is reprimanded for booing the NYS attorney general the entire department should stand in solidarity and strike. Let the fucking city burn.
If one FDNY firefighter is reprimanded for booing the NYS attorney general the entire department should stand n solidarity and strike. Let the fucking city burn.