Outgoing FDNY commissioner on resigning after Mamdani's election
CBS America · 21 days ago
CBS America
21 days ago
The outgoing commissioner of the New York City Fire Department is speaking out in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil. Robert Tucker resigned one day after Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor.
Breakdown
- Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker gave an exclusive interview following his resignation.
- Tucker resigned one day after Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, was elected mayor. 7s
- He cited fundamental ideological differences with Mayor Mamdani as his reason for stepping down. 12s
- Tucker expressed regret about leaving unfinished business but felt it was the right time to depart. 18s
- He described his decision to leave as complicated and emotional, referencing the average tenure of commissioners. 30s