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NYC Mayoral Candidate Faces Backlash Over Controversial Slogan

6/19/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, sparked controversy by defending the slogan “globalize the intifada.” While advocating for Palestinian rights, he also condemned rising antisemitism. His comments drew sharp criticism from figures like Andrew Cuomo and the U.S. Holocaust Museum, labeling them as perilous. The primary election looms on June 24.

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Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, sparked controversy by defending the slogan “globalize the intifada.” While advocating for Palestinian rights, he also condemned rising antisemitism. His comments drew sharp criticism from figures like Andrew Cuomo and the U.S. Holocaust Museum, labeling them as perilous. The primary election looms on June 24.