Mamdani defends New York City DSA co-chair amid nepo-pad controversy

At Event for Parks, Mayor Questioned on Gordillo's Perks

(Aug. 25, 2026 / JNS) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to say on Monday if he still supports Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, as the socialist leader faces mounting scrutiny over his finances, housing and work history.Mamdani was asked about Gordillo at an Aug. 24 press […]

Mamdani refuses to call out NYC silver-spoon socialist leader Gustavo Gordillo over bogus working-class claims

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood by his embattled Democratic Socialists of America leader comrade Gustavo Gordillo Tuesday as his intricately woven working-class backstory continued to unravel, revealing him as yet another trust fund revolutionary waging war on the rich from a gilded turret.

'Thank you very much': Mamdani refuses to condemn DSA leader Gordillo over $1.5M house ‘hypocrisy'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing fresh questions over the Democratic Party’s direction after asking, 'What are we fighting for?' as Democrats prepare for the 2026 midterms.

Mamdani sidesteps questions about embattled dem socialists leader

The New York City mayor was asked whether he still stands by NYC-DSA co-chair Gustavo Gordillo and whether the controversy undermines the socialist movement.

Mamdani defends New York City DSA co-chair amid nepo-pad controversy

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday defended New York City-Democratic Socialists of America co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo amid controversy over a $1.5 million home his father bought for him. Gordillo has faced criticism, largely from the right, over claims…

DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo Faces Resignation Demands

A Brooklyn pastor is calling on the co-chair of New York City's Democratic Socialists of America chapter to step down after a string of revelations about a luxury townhouse, unpaid rent, and a union apprenticeship he was fired from. Rev. Kevin McCall, a civil rights leader who works with tenants in New York City public housing complexes, publicly demanded Gustavo Gordillo's resignation on Saturday, laying out five specific concerns he wants the …