The arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander​ was denounced by many public officials, including many of the people who are his opponents in the Democratic mayoral primary.

The fiscal steward vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams has dropped $4.7 million on two television ads, a stable of consultants and staff salaries totaling more than $700,000, according to records from the city’s Campaign Finance Board. He’s left with $2.8 million, as of the latest disclosure period in May.

Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday inside a Lower Manhattan immigration courthouse while attempting to shield a migrant from arrest.