The appointment of FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker has been overshadowed by revelations of his past connections to China, fueling concerns of foreign influence amid a broader corruption investigation in New York City. Tucker, who previously ran T&M USA LLC, is now under scrutiny for his firm’s work with Miles Guo, a convicted Chinese billionaire tied to Chinese intelligence.
Photos of Tucker with Guo and former federal prosecutor Duncan Levin in Guo’s Manhattan apartment have raised new questions about his role as commissioner. Adding to the controversy, Tucker has ties to Lin Gui’an, an NYPD official linked to the Chinese Communist Party through his affiliations with Chinese-controlled organizations.
Tucker’s connections are being exposed at a time when multiple New York officials, including former FDNY chiefs and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, are facing federal charges of corruption. With ongoing investigations into bribery and foreign interference, Tucker’s involvement with figures connected to China is causing alarm.
As New York’s leadership comes under increasing scrutiny, the depth of these connections is expected to play a central role in the expanding federal investigation.
