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Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over ‘jihad’ remark
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, JUL 1 – Senator Gillibrand apologized after criticism from New York Democrats following Mamdani’s upset primary win, addressing concerns about his past statements related to global jihad.
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand privately apologized to Zohran Mamdani last Monday for falsely claiming he referenced ‘global jihad’ and ‘globalize the intifada’ amid party backlash.
- During a Thursday WNYC interview, Gillibrand falsely accused Mamdani of supporting 'global jihad' and 'globalize the intifada,' sparking backlash within the Democratic Party.
- According to a Politico readout, Gillibrand apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani’s record and tone, expressing belief in his sincerity to protect all New Yorkers and fight antisemitism.
- Mamdani’s campaign accepted Gillibrand’s apology, while progressives praised it and critics claimed she caved under pressure.
- As Mamdani prepares for the fall election against Adams, Sliwa, and Walden, he aims to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, highlighting a historic milestone.
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What ‘globalize the intifada’ really means
Zohran Mamdani got three chances to repudiate the expression “globalize the intifada” in a weekend interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker. It would have been easy, and politically smart, for the Democratic candidate for New York mayor to say that he’d been educated about the phrase’s violent connotation and that he regretted not rejecting it sooner. Instead, he ducked each time, saying that although he does not use those words himself, he would dec…
CAVING TO THE MOB: New York Sen. Gillibrand Apologizes After Condemning Mamdani’s “Global Jihad” References
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has issued a public apology to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, backing away from comments she made last week warning that Mamdani had referenced “global jihad” in past statements. The senator’s retreat, first reported by Politico, came after a wave of outrage from left-wing activists and progressive allies determined to shield Mamdani from scrutiny, despite the fact that questions about his record and rhet…
The Forward
MSNKirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over “global jihad” remark
(JTA) — New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand apologized to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani Monday night over comments she made on WNYC last Thursday in which she falsely claimed Mamdani had made “references to global jihad.” The apology, which was first reported by Politico, comes after Gillibrand had previously backed away from the comments she made on WNYC last Friday, telling Rolling Stone that she “misspoke.” In the Thursday inte…
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