Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of putting criminals ahead of public safety after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a Dominican national with alleged gang ties in New York City.

“The mayor speaks with political tone. His words are dangerous and incite hostility,” Mullin said at a Friday press conference, accusing Mamdani of attempting to secure the release of the man.