FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker revealed the reasoning behind his resignation Wednesday, saying he quickly realized he had “fundamental differences” with Zohran Mamdani that would make it a challenge to work in the new mayoral administration.

“There are things that I have heard (Mamdani) say that would make it difficult for me to continue on in such a senior executive role ,” Tucker said in an interview with “CBS Mornings,” adding that his Jewish faith played a role in his decision to resign the day after Mamdani won the election.

“I think it’s a factor, no doubt,” Tucker said about his faith. “I don’t want to tell you it’s the only factor.”

“It’s a complicated emotional decision to leave,” he added. “But ideologically there’s no doubt that the mayor and I disagree on some very fund

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