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Democratic lawmaker criticizes Mamdani over use of 'intifada' rhetoric, calls for party response
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 1 – Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from Democratic leaders and Jewish groups for defending a phrase linked to violence against Israel amid rising antisemitism in New York City.
- Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City on June 24, 2025, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- Mamdani's victory followed a campaign that mobilized 40,000 volunteers and focused heavily on Asian and South Asian neighborhoods with strong voter turnout.
- Despite his win, Mamdani faced criticism from party leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for refusing to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' linked to violent uprisings.
- Mamdani explained that although he does not typically use the phrase himself, the words he chooses to guide his leadership are deeply rooted in his commitment to universal human rights.
- His primary victory signals a shift in local politics and sets the stage for a November general election amid debates over his positions and ability to address rising antisemitism.
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Gottheimer: Need Mamdani to ‘Clarify’ Refusal to Condemn ‘Call for a Wave of Terror’ Against Jews
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) stated that New York City mayoral candidate State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s (D) refusal to condemn “a call for a wave of terror against Jewish people around the world” is unacceptable and condemning hate speech shouldn’t be confusing “and I’m expecting him, I hope, to clarify his position” along with his “socialist policies.” Gottheimer said, “I’m, like, completely conf…
Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go
The Democratic candidate for New York City mayor won the primary in shocking fashion last week. But the conversation around him—and the hateful rhetoric directed his way from both inside and outside his own party—shows that that was just one step in a long journey.
The media animation section of the Democratic Party soon demonstrated to what extent the Overton Window had moved among the progressives regarding anti-Semitism. Centrist Democrats and the Jewish progressive ruling class were really surprised by Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic Party primaries for New York City’s mayorship last week. However, within a few days, it became clear that the media that reflects the dominant opinion in the po…
Schumer and other Senate Democrats condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’
Minority Leader Chuck Shumer and several other Senate Democrats condemned the pro-Palestinian slogan “globalize the intifada” in response to a controversy surrounding NY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s interpretation of the phrase.
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