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NYC Mayor Hopeful Faces Backlash Over Identity Controversy

7/7/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist hopeful for New York City mayor, is under fire for his father's contentious opinions and his college application, where he identified as both Asian and African American. Amid the controversy, The New York Times stood firm, defending its coverage as essential and thoroughly verified.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist hopeful for New York City mayor, is under fire for his father's contentious opinions and his college application, where he identified as both Asian and African American. Amid the controversy, The New York Times stood firm, defending its coverage as essential and thoroughly verified.