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Rama’s Middle East trip: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 14, 2026

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The Issue: NYC first lady Rama Duwaji’s upcoming trip to Syria and Lebanon without an NYPD escort.

Mayor Mamdani said that a miscommunication led his press people to say Rama Duwaji would get a security detail on her trip to Syria and Lebanon (“Won’t fly,” Aug. 13).

I’m sorry, but I don’t buy that — just a bunch of lies, like always.

I think Mamdani himself wanted the NYPD to go with her, but when he caught a lot of flack about it, he backed down.

I’m glad City Hall got a harsh response from the NYPD.

This mayor wants to do whatever he pleases, but let’s hope there’s people out there that will stop him.

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Rama Duwaji, the first lady of New York City, decides to travel to countries on the do-not-travel list.

It was suggested we would send the NYPD finest to protect her.

How would you do this without causing a potential international disaster?

Syria and Lebanon have been designated as “do not travel” countries by the........

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