Hypocrisy Alert: DeBlasio’s Wife Encourages New Yorkers to Physically Intervene Against Criminals Mark Meckler March 9, 2021 Barf Bag, Mark Meckler, News After convincing her husband to defund the police in New York City, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s wife is encouraging New Yorkers to “physically intervene” when they observe criminals preying on innocent civilians.