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Senator Gillibrand Misquotes Mamdani, Sparks Backlash

6/28/2025

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In a radio interview, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sparked controversy by wrongly claiming that New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani endorsed “global jihad.” Her office quickly clarified that she “misspoke.” Mamdani, who triumphed in the Democratic primary, has garnered support from Jewish leaders and actively fights against rising antisemitism, highlighting the disconnect in Gillibrand's remarks.

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In a radio interview, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sparked controversy by wrongly claiming that New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani endorsed “global jihad.” Her office quickly clarified that she “misspoke.” Mamdani, who triumphed in the Democratic primary, has garnered support from Jewish leaders and actively fights against rising antisemitism, highlighting the disconnect in Gillibrand's remarks.