Residents in the state of Florida have a keen interest in the goings on in New York City, primarily because disaffected New Yorkers looking to escape seem to have an affinity for the Sunshine State.
There’s a popular saying, “Don’t New York my Florida,” because some pack their failed politics in the U-Haul alongside their personal belongings.
Nonetheless, wth the Red Apple electing a communist with a history of anti-police rhetoric — Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now claims those views are “out of step” with his current views — there’s talk about an exodus from the NYPD and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ready to welcome these officers.
“The $5k recruitment bonus we give to new officers will be utilized by a number of these NYPD officers,” DeSantis posted on social media. “There is no reason to risk your life serving when the mayor hates you and believes your department shouldn’t even exist.”
The $5k recruitment bonus we give to new officers will be utilized by a number of these NYPD officers.
There is no reason to risk your life serving when the mayor hates you and believes your department shouldn’t even exist. https://t.co/OMKxXVUFM6
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 5, 2025
The popular Republican governor had a little fun after NYC voters elected a Muslim socialist as their next mayor, querying potential responses to Mamdani’s victory.
The options included: Build a FL border wall, Tariff all transplants, and Recruit new transplants — building a wall was the popular choice.
Floridians — response to the Mamdani election in NYC should be to:
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 5, 2025
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
You’re the best. Thank you. NYPD are welcome in Florida.
— Riley (@riley1999) November 5, 2025
There is no better place to be a person in uniform than Florida under the leadership of DeSantis.
— Robert J Salvador (@RobertJSalvador) November 5, 2025
I guess New York City will finally get their wish to replace police officers with social workers.
Let’s see how that turns out…
— Michael Giannulis (@mikegiannulis) November 5, 2025
The cycle returns: when leadership turns against its own protectors, cities decay from within. New York spent decades crawling out of that hole, now it seems determined to jump right back in
— Irony Man (@IronyManHQ) November 5, 2025
I’m going to coin “The Mamdani Effect” as the definition of ending things. Ending capitalism, police forces, and prompting many long-term residents of New York City to move.
— Jon (@thedelmarkid25) November 5, 2025
ICE is HIRING
— masonbo (@masonbo) November 5, 2025
Florida needs to adopt a “Florida Prime Directive” pic.twitter.com/pNCQLF83V6
— Pete (@Deepcow1965) November 6, 2025
— Marcy Jo (@RedPill_Crusade) November 5, 2025
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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