According to a New York Post report, taxpayer funds are being used to provide a security detail for the NYC First Lady during her trip to Syria and Lebanon. The report has drawn criticism over the use of city resources.
The New York Post has reported that taxpayer funds are financing a security detail for the NYC First Lady during her travel to Syria and Lebanon. The report criticizes the allocation of city resources for the trip.
Earlier Tuesday, The Zioneer reported that the NYPD denied plans to send officers to escort the mayor's wife on such a visit. The denial came after earlier reports caused embarrassment to the city administration.
The first lady, identified by The Zioneer as Rama Duwaji, has previously faced controversy for her political activism, including skipping America's July 4 celebrations for a Spain event and co-hosting a women's retreat in Corsica. The latest report is likely to fuel further debate over the use of taxpayer money for the first lady's activities.
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