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De Blasio Critiques Democrats, Calls for Safer Youth Alternatives

3/18/2026

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Bill de Blasio, former New York City mayor, spoke on Sean Hannity's podcast and noted that NYC strengthened sanctuary city status in 2014.
He criticized the Democratic Party's handling of the southern border and called defund the police a mistake.
De Blasio said police leaders advocated better youth alternatives to improve community safety.
He admitted he underestimated the border situation under U.S. President Donald Trump and later supported tighter policies.

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Bill de Blasio, former New York City mayor, spoke on Sean Hannity's podcast and noted that NYC strengthened sanctuary city status in 2014.
He criticized the Democratic Party's handling of the southern border and called defund the police a mistake.
De Blasio said police leaders advocated better youth alternatives to improve community safety.
He admitted he underestimated the border situation under U.S. President Donald Trump and later supported tighter policies.