New York outlet claims Zeldin 'seizes' on shooting outside his home for political gain

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Local New York media outlet, The Buffalo News, accused Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., of seizing on a shooting that happened just outside his front door to make political hay to boost his gubernatorial campaign.

On Sunday, the Buffalo, New York news outlet published a piece on Zeldin’s response to the shooting in his front yard, headlined, "Zeldin campaign seizes on shooting outside his home."  The headline’s tone appeared to be that Zeldin has found the shooting to be politically expedient for his campaign to unseat Gov.

Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y. New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin shut down a reporter who questioned he chose to "talk politics" after a shooting occurred directly outside his home.  (Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) The opening statement of the piece claimed that Zeldin – who has modeled himself as the tough-on-crime candidate in the race – "can suddenly look no further than his front yard to illustrate the crime theme dominating his Republican campaign for governor of New York, and he's not afraid to talk about it." Reuters reported that two individuals were shot while outside Zeldin’s home on Sunday.The shooting was not connected to the congressman’s family, as Zeldin mentioned he did not know the two victims.The lawmaker said only his two daughters were at home when the shooting occurred.

In a statement, Zeldin said, ""My daughters are shaken, but ok. Like so many New Yorkers, crime has literally made its way to our front door." The two victims were transported to local hospitals.