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Jeremy Corbyn Hosts Phone Bank in Support of Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
Jeremy Corbyn hosted a Democratic Socialists of America phone bank supporting Zohran Mamdani, raising Justice Department concerns about foreign election interference.
- On Sunday, former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn hosted a phone bank for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, drawing Justice Department scrutiny over possible foreign election interference.
- Under U.S. law, it is illegal for a foreign national to directly or indirectly contribute to state or local elections, and phone-banking is a common campaign tactic where surrogates call voters, raising legal scrutiny.
- The Democratic Socialists of America hosted the three-hour virtual phone bank paid for by Zohran for NYC, with Jeremy Corbyn providing a service to DSA during the call.
- Legal observers noted FEC rules could allow Corbyn’s unpaid activity, while Harmeet Dhillon speculated that John Brennan’s group may respond with an indignant letter.
- Critics noted Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour Party leader, faced a suspension from the Labour Party after calling the 2020 Equality and Human Rights Commission report's findings 'exaggerated', raising concerns due to alleged antisemitism.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right5Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
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- 62% of the sources lean Right
62% Right
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13%
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