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Mayoral Hopeful Mamdani Faces Foreign Donation Scandal

10/13/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, a leading New York City mayoral candidate, faces scrutiny over nearly $13,000 in potentially illegal foreign donations, including $500 from his Dubai-based mother-in-law.
An investigation found at least 170 contributions from foreign addresses, violating federal and state laws.
Republican Curtis Sliwa called the allegations possible corruption and questioned broader campaign issues.
Mamdani's campaign has not returned 88 non-compliant contributions totaling $7,190, despite promises to do so.

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Zohran Mamdani, a leading New York City mayoral candidate, faces scrutiny over nearly $13,000 in potentially illegal foreign donations, including $500 from his Dubai-based mother-in-law.
An investigation found at least 170 contributions from foreign addresses, violating federal and state laws.
Republican Curtis Sliwa called the allegations possible corruption and questioned broader campaign issues.
Mamdani's campaign has not returned 88 non-compliant contributions totaling $7,190, despite promises to do so.