Elon Musk has criticised NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointment of Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner, arguing that her lack of firefighting experience could endanger public safety. The appointment has sparked debate over whether FDNY leadership should come from firefighting backgrounds. Elon Musk has publicly criticised New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, over his decision to appoint Lillian Bonsignore as the new commissioner of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Musk’s comment about the appointment has sparked widespread debate over leadership qualifications in emergency services and public safety. https://t.co/HV4kodU2aI — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 26, 2025Musk expressed his concern on social media, claiming that Bonsignore’s appointment could jeopardise public safety.

Source: dna December 27, 2025 09:08 UTC