New York City Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry delivered a fiery defense of law enforcement during a recent appearance on American Agenda, vowing to restore order in America’s largest city. Daughtry, a 20-year NYPD veteran now overseeing public safety, announced over 120 arrests of anti-Israel agitators and gang members in coordinated sweeps targeting “chaos creators.” He blasted radical activists for hijacking protests to attack police, loot businesses, and terrorize families, declaring: “This isn’t a tent city – this is OUR city.”
The deputy mayor revealed gangs are exploiting pro-Hamas demonstrations to traffic drugs and recruit members while masquerading as “peaceful” activists. Undercover operations disrupted multiple plots to firebomb synagogues and vandalize memorials, with confiscated weapons including Molotov cocktails and machetes. Daughtry praised officers for standing firm against thrown bricks and urine-filled balloons, stating: “Our cops are the last line between civilization and anarchy.”
Critics claim the crackdown violates free speech, but Daughtry countered: “Burning flags and chanting ‘Death to America’ isn’t protest – it’s hate.” He highlighted how taxpayer-funded nonprofits are funneling money to groups organizing violent rallies, vowing to yank their permits and cut funding. “We’re done coddling professional agitators,” he said, drawing cheers from the studio audience.
The tough-talking executive also unveiled plans to deploy facial recognition drones at major protests, track protest leaders’ social media, and charge organizers for police overtime costs. “If you want to shut down streets,” Daughtry warned, “you’ll pay the bill for every officer needed to clean up your mess.” Civil liberties groups immediately threatened lawsuits, but polls show 68% of New Yorkers support the measures.
Daughtry’s rise from Brooklyn beat cop to City Hall power player embodies the conservative ideal of merit over woke politics. While soft-on-crime Democrats push bail reform, he’s expanding armed patrols in subway stations and homeless encampments. “Criminals fear three things,” he growled. “Bright lights, clean streets, and cops who won’t back down.”
The deputy mayor saved his harshest words for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, accusing him of freeing arrested rioters without charges. “While prosecutors play politics, my officers bleed,” Daughtry said, displaying photos of injured police. He urged Congress to pass laws stripping immunity from officials who enable mob violence: “Let rioters sue THEM when they get tackled for burning Target.”
With summer protest season approaching, Daughtry promised “zero tolerance” for attacks on statues, libraries, or critical infrastructure. He confirmed NYPD is training with the National Guard on crowd control scenarios, including simultaneous riots and cyberattacks. “We’re ready for whatever Antifa or foreign agitators try,” he said, flanked by tactical officers in full gear.
Closing with a message to silent majority Americans, Daughtry declared: “Your right to walk safe streets outweighs any troublemaker’s right to throw bricks.” The studio audience gave a standing ovation as he left the set – a rare moment of unity in divided times. Across the city, liberal politicians scrambled to condemn his remarks while police unions projected his speech on precinct billboards.
