Why Bill de Blasio Got a Hefty Fine from New York City

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ran for president in 2020. It was a flash-in-the-pan situation, as he never had a shot at winning the nomination. The man was term-limited and wanted a voice in the larger public discourse—what better way to do that than by running for president? De Blasio’s tenure as mayor was controversial, specifically for his antagonistic relationship with New York’s finest. 

There were rumors that he would speak to aides out of earshot of his security detail due to the level of distrust. Ironically,...