US EditionZohran Mamdani’s rise in the New York mayoral race sparks anti-Muslim vitriol
Zohran Mamdani faces false citizenship claims and death threats amid a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric linked to his progressive platform and criticism of Israel.
- On July 1, Zohran Mamdani, Democratic mayoral nominee, secured his primary victory after the June 24 contest, facing a surge in anti-Muslim language as he became a national symbol in New York City.
- Amid the Israel-Hamas war, opponents focused on Mamdani's progressive platform and sharp criticism of Israel, while some Democrats distanced themselves and he called Israel's action `genocide`.
- In September, threats escalated when a Texas man was charged with death threats calling Mamdani a terrorist and President Donald Trump amplified false citizenship claims using `birther` tactics.
- Mamdani's supporters say many American Muslim supporters feel pride and hope, with children ages 10 and 8 helping phone bank, while Mamdani's campaign vows threats `reflect a broader climate of hate that has no place in our city`.
- Since Sept. 11, 2001, anti-Muslim bias has persisted in New York City, with Rupert Murdoch's media outlets featuring Mamdani five times and urging readers to `reject radical, antisemitic socialist`.
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Zohran Mamdani's rise in the New York mayoral race sparks anti-Muslim vitriol
Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.
Texts reveal dialogue between Mayor Johnson, controversial frontrunner in NYC's mayoral race
Mayor Brandon Johnson has been in touch with the frontrunner in New York City’s mayoral race — democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who’s proving polarizing and at the same time wildly popular — but Johnson’s campaign said it was just to congratulate him on his primary victory this summer.“Mayor Johnson was happy to call Mr. Mamdani and congratulate him on winning the Democratic primary... and wishing him the best of luck,” says Christian Perry,…
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