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Cuomo Accuses Mamdani of Hypocrisy Over Citizenship Laws

10/7/2025

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Andrew Cuomo accused Zohran Mamdani of dual U.S.-Ugandan citizenship, citing Uganda's anti-LGBTQ laws.
Cuomo called hypocrisy, questioning Mamdani's citizenship in a country abusing LGBTQ rights.
Mamdani, born in Uganda, said he was unaware of a local politician's controversial history when photographed with her.
Mamdani's spokeswoman called Cuomo's attacks desperate and Trump-like.
Cuomo acknowledged past misconduct but defended his LGBTQ stance.

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Andrew Cuomo accused Zohran Mamdani of dual U.S.-Ugandan citizenship, citing Uganda's anti-LGBTQ laws.
Cuomo called hypocrisy, questioning Mamdani's citizenship in a country abusing LGBTQ rights.
Mamdani, born in Uganda, said he was unaware of a local politician's controversial history when photographed with her.
Mamdani's spokeswoman called Cuomo's attacks desperate and Trump-like.
Cuomo acknowledged past misconduct but defended his LGBTQ stance.