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Democratic lawmaker criticizes Mamdani over use of 'intifada' rhetoric, calls for party response
- Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on June 24, 2025, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- His victory followed a campaign energized by a 50,000-strong canvassing effort, focusing on working-class issues and mobilizing previously disengaged Asian voters.
- Mamdani refused to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada' during a televised interview, drawing criticism from Democratic leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Jeffries stated the phrase is 'not an acceptable phrasing,' while Mamdani emphasized his commitment to universal human rights and declined to police speech as mayor.
- This controversy suggests ongoing tensions within the party and highlights challenges Mamdani may face addressing concerns about antisemitism while preparing for the November general election.
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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…
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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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