A volunteer supporting mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani isn’t hesitant to express his disdain for the NYPD.
Julien Segura, a former Democratic Assembly candidate, shared a provocative image of himself making an obscene gesture at 11 NYPD officers on September 26. This incident occurred outside the Federal Plaza Immigration Court in Lower Manhattan, where police were making arrests during an anti-ICE protest.
The post featured the iconic N.W.A. track “F–k Tha Police,” with a caption declaring, “All my homies hate the SRG”—referring to the “strategic response group,” the NYPD unit that manages protests.
At 28 years old, Segura describes himself on X as a “local political organizer and activist who has dedicated his efforts to electing forward-thinking young leaders in New York.”
Segura began his endorsement of Mamdani in May, urging his followers to prioritize him in the recent mayoral primary.
He actively distributed Mamdani flyers and canvassed for him leading up to the Democratic primary, according to sources.
Previously, Segura attempted to secure a seat in Manhattan’s 71st Assembly District, which covers Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood, but was unsuccessful against incumbent Assemblyman Alfred Taylor in the Democratic primary.
Daniel Kurzyna, Chief of Staff for Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth), criticized Segura, labeling him a “grifter” who “lacks direction.”
Kurzyna added, “That photo of him giving the finger to the police speaks volumes about his character and decision-making. In a city filled with mediocre operators, he exemplifies a new depth of irrelevance and incompetence. Anyone associated with this loser should reconsider their choices.”
According to records from the city Campaign Finance Board, Segura is not on Mamdani’s official team.
On LinkedIn, Segura outlines his background as a political strategist, claiming to have managed numerous campaigns in New York City and Georgia, serving as a team lead for the Care in Action PAC, which backed Kamala Harris’ unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid.
Continuing to stand by his actions, Segura told The Post that the officers’ behavior provoked his response.
“I inherently respect anyone who steps into public service until they misuse their power,” Segura stated. “Tolerating federal overreach is something I have strong contempt for.”
The Mamdani campaign has not yet commented on the situation.
