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Sliwa responds to GOP criticism after comedy skit with Mamdani
Sliwa said the viral Inner Circle skit was meant to promote cat rescue and humor, after the video drew criticism from some Republicans.
- At the annual Inner Circle Dinner this weekend, Curtis Sliwa and Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a viral comedy skit about cat adoptions. The video garnered more than 850,000 views by Monday morning.
- Critics within the GOP remain frustrated that Sliwa refused to drop out of last year's mayoral race, a move they argue split the vote against Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani ultimately won with 50.8 percent of the vote.
- Newsmax host Greg Kelly criticized the skit, writing that the two politicians were "FRIENDS and Co-conspirators all along." Kelly alleged they colluded to "destroy New York City" through their comedic collaboration.
- Defending the video on "Inside City Hall" on Monday, Sliwa dismissed the backlash as "melodramatic." He told NY1 Monday the skit was simply about "rescuing animals," noting he and the mayor agree only on cats.
- Rejecting the collusion claims as "bizarre nonsense," Sliwa, who plans to seek the GOP mayoral nomination again, emphasized that the skit was merely "two people who have a sense of humor and are willing to poke fun at ourselves.
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Inner Circle Dinner skit featuring Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani sparks discussion
The annual Inner Circle Dinner, a long-running New York political roast event known for its satirical takes on city leadership, drew renewed attention this year after a skit involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa sparked discussion among attendees and listeners. The segment, which appeared during the final portion of the show, quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night as clips and reaction…
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