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Bannon Urges New Yorkers to Reject Socialism in Mayoral Race

10/11/2025

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Steve Bannon, a former White House staffer, urged New Yorkers to reject Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist leading in mayoral polls.
He questioned Mamdani's campaign funding sources in a NewsNation interview.
He described Mamdani as a threat to New York City and condemned pro-Palestine protests as a 'celebration of hate' after the 2023 attack.
He suggested that President Donald Trump could run for a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.

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Steve Bannon, a former White House staffer, urged New Yorkers to reject Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist leading in mayoral polls.
He questioned Mamdani's campaign funding sources in a NewsNation interview.
He described Mamdani as a threat to New York City and condemned pro-Palestine protests as a 'celebration of hate' after the 2023 attack.
He suggested that President Donald Trump could run for a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.