A shocking terror incident unfolded in New York City over the weekend when suspected homemade bombs loaded with nuts, bolts, and screws were thrown toward crowds during protests near Mayor Eric Adams' residence at Gracie Mansion.
The explosive devices were hurled during what police described as "dueling protests" late Saturday morning on Manhattan's Upper East Side, creating panic among New Yorkers and tourists in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the attack, though the department has remained tight-lipped about the suspects' identities and motivations. The fact that authorities won't reveal who's behind this violence should raise serious red flags for every American.
This terror scare is just the latest example of how far New York City has fallen under progressive leadership. While Mayor Adams talks tough on crime for the cameras, the reality on the ground tells a different story - violent extremists feel emboldened to throw actual bombs at crowds in broad daylight.
The choice of weapons here is particularly disturbing. Homemade explosive devices packed with metal shrapnel are designed for maximum carnage - to maim and kill as many innocent people as possible. This wasn't a protest that got out of hand; this was an act of domestic terrorism.
Patriots across America are watching in horror as our major cities continue their descent into chaos. From Portland to Seattle to New York, liberal policies have created environments where violent extremists operate with impunity while law-abiding citizens live in fear.
The question every New Yorker should be asking is simple: How many more "terror scares" will it take before city leaders finally prioritize public safety over political correctness?
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Source: Next News Network