New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced backlash after attending the wake of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. Hochul's brief appearance at the wake sparked criticism as mourners rejected her and the Attorney General Letitia James from speaking at the funeral. Video of the incident went viral, with reports stating that the family refused their requests to speak at the funeral. Hochul defended her decision to attend the wake, denying rumors that she was asked to leave.
Kathy Hochul denies reports she was asked to leave officer’s wake https://t.co/OTIvWXXhlo
Murdered N.Y. cop Jonathan Diller’s family refused to let Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James speak at funeral https://t.co/YVDhLaOSx5 https://t.co/VcCyLP3qtE
Kathy Hochul denies reports she was asked to leave officer’s wake https://t.co/ItA5PXZVcc
Murdered N.Y. cop Jonathan Diller’s family refused to let Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James speak at funeral https://t.co/JyY1HmMuAl https://t.co/puzYbYBVsl
Former Gov. @NYGovPaterson55 - Perceived anti-cop politicians not welcome at funeral. https://t.co/0OKluDu9ZC
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes back on rumors she was asked to leave slain NYPD officer’s wake https://t.co/xISlXceuBo
‘No one told me to leave’: Hochul defends decision to attend slain NYPD officer’s wake https://t.co/TfvBw29FJx
The rejection came after video showed Ms. Hochul arriving at the wake Friday and against the family's wishes, forcing her way inside the Massapequa funeral parlor as the Diller family was closing the late cop's casket. https://t.co/537PLotH10
"I have now learned tonight from a source that Kathy Hochul, the governor, asked to speak at tomorrow's funeral at St. Rose [of Lima Church in Massapequa]. So did, hold on to something tight, AG Leticia James. Both were rejected by the family," Fox host Brian Kilmeade said.…
Top New York Democrats were told they couldn't speak at Saturday's funeral of slain police officer Jonathan Diller. https://t.co/jPjHvWezo6
Kathy Hochul video from NYPD officer's wake goes viral https://t.co/by7pP6tXnL https://t.co/xUadz1Bv4C
According to Fox News, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James tried to get invitations to speak at the funeral but were rejected. https://t.co/537PLotH10
Murdered N.Y. cop's family didn't let governor, attorney general speak at funeral - https://t.co/TDTHKeg9aw
It's all about me NY State Attorney General Letitia James & governor Kathy Hochul had both requested to speak at services for officer Jonathan Diller. The offers were turned down. Hochul attended memorial services but left after mourners confronted her. https://t.co/5PlRSctE2G
Social media was a-buzz after Gov. Hochul's appearance at the wake for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. https://t.co/rNm722BVnl
Hochul continues to defend policies that is killing police officers and civilians across the state of New York. Also if she wanted to be there so bad, she should have called the family and asked https://t.co/hJrt7oxQi1
New York governor ridiculed by Long Islanders for appearing at slain NYPD officer's wake https://t.co/93ZI39H3uX
NY Official Describes Officer Diller Mourners Giving Trump An 'Ovation' At Funeral Home: 'Never Seen At a Wake' https://t.co/70xWN9JwxU
While Biden held a $25 million dollar fundraiser with Bill Clinton and Barack Obama in Manhattan, Trump attended the wake of a murdered police officer on Long Island. Quite the NYC contrast. https://t.co/3GW7qgHSJq
Kathy Hochul Showed Up to Slain NYPD Officer's Wake for a 10 Minute Photo-Op Before Leaving https://t.co/u7RvCisK6v
'Get Her Outta Here': NY Governor Reportedly Asked to Leave Wake for Slain NYPD Officer https://t.co/vn8sUOpMcd
ICYMI: You're not welcome here! Governor Kathy Hochul turned away from slain officer's funeral https://t.co/OLyIInreN7