His
statement was released shortly after Mayor Bill de Blasio convened a Gracie Mansion press conference with Mr. Bratton to assail the recent news reports surrounding Mr. Banks» resignation and tension among NYPD brass and City Hall — with the mayor and commissioner taking
particular issue with a New York Post story that reported Chirlane McCray, Mr. de Blasio's wife, was furious
about Mr. Banks» departure, and never trusted Mr. Bratton and fought his appointment.