Torres criticizes NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani for his ‘intifada’ position

Controversy Surrounds NYC Mayoral Candidate’s Comments Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York criticized Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday for his unwillingness to denounce a controversial slogan. During a segment on CNN, Torres expressed concern over Mamdani’s failure to condemn calls for an “intifada,” which many perceive as a threatening message toward the Jewish […]
PolitiFact finds Trump’s assertion about the NYC mayoral candidate being ‘communist’ is not true.

Politifact Challenges Trump’s Labeling of NYC Candidate Mamdani Fact-checking website Politifact disputed claims made by former President Donald Trump regarding Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate in New York City, last week. Mamdani, aged 33 and identifying as a democratic socialist, has gained attention from prominent Democrats, including Andrew Cuomo, ahead of the 2025 mayoral election. […]
Republican lawmaker describes NYC socialist mayoral victory as a benefit for the Republican Party

On Sunday, Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia commented on the recent win of democratic socialist Zoran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral primary, labeling him a “gift to the Republican Party.” He suggested that other candidates might want to distance themselves from Mamdani during the upcoming election cycle. Moore mentioned on CNN’s “Confederation […]
Jeffries and Mamdani to gather in Brooklyn following their victory in the mayoral primary

Jeffries Hesitant to Support Mamdani for NYC Mayor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, from New York, acknowledged on Sunday that he hasn’t yet voiced his support for Zohran Mamdani, the progressive candidate for mayor of New York City. This has raised questions about the disconnect in his hometown. In an interview with Jonathan Karl on […]
NYC mayoral candidate avoids taking a stance on the ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase

New York Mayoral Candidate Responds to “Globalize the Intifadas” Controversy During an interview on NBC News, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced persistent questioning from host Kristen Welker regarding his reluctance to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifadas.” This issue has stirred divisive opinions among New Yorkers in recent weeks. Welker pressed Mamdani, […]
Mamdani’s win in the mayoral primary created a challenge for Democrats and showed that they struggle to succeed regardless of the situation.

Democrats Face New Challenges Despite Wins It’s kind of a funny, if not frustrating paradox for Democrats: they seem to win, but somehow, they still lose. This week, President Trump followed through on his promise to take out Iran’s nuclear capabilities, brokered a ceasefire with Israel, scored a significant win in the Supreme Court, and […]
Gillibrand calls on NYC mayoral candidate to reject ‘global intifada’ language

Exchange Between Sen. Gillibrand and Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York recently urged mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifadas” during a heated discussion on WNYC Radio with host Brian Lehrer. After condemning various violent attacks connected to the Intifada campaign, which has its roots in the 1990s […]
Backing ‘Eric Adams as the only realistic option’ to prevent Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign

That’s an endorsement no one really wants. Convicted former lawmaker George Santos is urging Republicans to stray from party lines and support New York Mayor Eric Adams in his re-election bid. The disgraced ex-official has asked GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa to reconsider his campaign, suggesting that aligning with fellow Republicans could be the best way […]
Liberal outlets steer clear of labeling socialist NYC mayoral candidate as ‘extreme’

Liberal perspectives in network news seem to lack a clear or objective way to define political extremism. For example, when it comes to Vermont’s independent Senator Bernie Sanders, he’s not considered extreme in their eyes—more like a friendly figure. In sharp contrast, conservative Republicans are categorized as “ultra-conservative.” Recently, after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic […]
The communist mayoral challenge of Mamdani, who supports the Intifada in NYC

On September 11, 2001, roughly 2,500 Americans lost their lives when two planes hijacked by terrorists struck the twin towers in New York City. Fast forward less than 24 years, and the same city has selected Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic candidate for mayor, a figure seen by some as a “communist,” “Muslim radical,” and […]