In a move that has raised eyebrows among taxpayers and city officials, New York City's First Lady Rama Duwaji is set to embark on a high-profile trip to Syria and Lebanon, accompanied by a taxpayer-funded security detail from the New York Police Department (NYPD). According to sources, the NYPD will provide a dedicated security team to protect Duwaji during her visit to the war-torn regions, sparking concerns about the cost and justification of the arrangement. The trip is expected to draw attention to the humanitarian crises unfolding in the Middle East, but critics are questioning whether the city's police resources should be used to fund the First Lady's security detail. As the city struggles to balance its budget, the decision to allocate NYPD resources for Duwaji's security has left many wondering if the expense is worth the diplomatic benefits.
NYC first lady Rama Duwaji traveling to Syria, Lebanon — with taxpayer-funded NYPD security detail: sources New York Post
