Albuquerque voters need to see on TV and streaming that in his short time as head of the Albuquerque Police Department, Darren White oversaw a spike in officer-involved shootings that cost taxpayers millions in settlements and payouts to the victims.
Albuquerque Democrats and progressives need to know that Darren White would cooperate with President Trump and ICE allowing them to wreak havoc on our city. Instead of helping Albuquerque's homeless get back on their feet, Darren White's solution is to "arrest the homeless."
Check the Facts:
FACT: On Darren White’s 2025 campaign website, he opposes homeless tent encampments and pledges to address the homelessness crisis in the city. He claims the city has been “overrun” by the growing homelessness crisis, and he will enforce the law and “clean up our streets.” [Darren White For Mayor]
FACT: Darren White said he would “strictly enforce the law” and provide people opportunity to get off the street. “The programs are there, but if they ignore us and deny that assistance, we will enforce the law on day one.” [KOAT, 5/29/25]
FACT: Darren White said would fully cooperate with federal law enforcement should an illegal immigrant be arrested for a crime. He continued, “I will ensure that ICE can once again maintain a presence in the Prisoner Transport Unit.” [KOAT, 5/7/25]
FACT: Darren White pledges to end “Mayor Keller’s Sanctuary City law for criminals and fight to end catch and release.” [Darren White For Mayor]
FACT: Retweeted a post that praised ICE for conducting raids in New Mexico [Twitter, @DavidKo41101562, 3/12/25]