John Chell also went on other networks, but struck a nerve by appearing on a channel that has boosted conspiracy theories and misinformation.<\/p>\n
By\u00a0Maria Cramer<\/a> | NYTimes<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 28, 2024<\/p>\n “A high-ranking New York City police chief drew criticism after appearing on a\u00a0conservative news channel<\/a>\u00a0in full uniform\u00a0at Donald J. Trump\u2019s Madison Square Garden rally<\/a>, with detractors saying he seemed to lend support to the Republican presidential nominee.<\/p>\n The official, John Chell, who was overseeing security as chief of patrol, spoke briefly to Newsmax, whose reporters and commentators often act as boosters for Mr. Trump and his campaign. Newsmax has positioned itself as a conservative alternative to Fox News and has been accused of spreading misinformation on his behalf.<\/p>\n Chief Chell has appeared several times on Newsmax, where reporters often shower him and the police with praise. Chief Chell has also appeared on shows that don\u2019t have conservative audiences, including Brian Lehrer\u2019s show on WNYC and \u201cMorning Joe\u201d on MSNBC. . <\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Shahana Hanif, a City Council member from Brooklyn, said the appearance \u201cunderscores the NYPD\u2019s troubling pattern of political involvement.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat NYPD work is he doing speaking to the far-right outlet Newsmax?\u201d\u00a0Ms. Hanif said on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n [Read More: N.Y.P.D. Chief Stirs Criticism With Newsmax Appearance at Trump Rally]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" John Chell also went on other networks, but struck a nerve by appearing on a channel that has boosted conspiracy theories and misinformation.<\/p>\n By\u00a0Maria Cramer<\/a> | NYTimes<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 28, 2024<\/p>\n “A high-ranking New York City police chief drew criticism after appearing on a\u00a0conservative news channel<\/a>\u00a0in full uniform\u00a0at Donald J.<\/a><\/p>\n …<\/p>\n
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