Rafael Mangual
United StatesexpertMale2.5Global Dominance: 0.03%Rafael Mangual is a senior fellow and head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. He is known for his expertise in criminal justice policy and has been a vocal critic of movements to defund the police. Mangual often engages in public discourse on law enforcement issues, contributing to various media outlets and providing insights on the implications of policing reforms on public safety.
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Local crime expert Rafael Mangual criticized Mamdani for not supporting the NYPD during an incident.
Zohran Mamdani booed off stage at NYPD Night Out on Staten IslandUnited States· 2026-08-07
Manhattan Institute fellow Rafael Mangual posted on X criticizing Mamdani's approach to taxation.
Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for celebrating NYC pied-à-terre taxUnited States· 2026-07-24
Rafael Mangual explains how one psychological theory supports increased policing on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
ICE detains Peruvian migrant who threatened self-harm with butcher knifeUnited States· 2025-08-14
Rafael Mangual criticized Mamdani's explanation of his previous statements as insufficient.
Mamdani's 'blatant flip-flop' on defunding police ripped as 'political theatre'United States· 2025-08-01
