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SNL's Sarah Sherman Faces Backlash Over Mamdani Skit

10/14/2025

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Social media users criticized Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Sarah Sherman for mocking Zohran Mamdani's critics during mayoral campaign.
In an SNL skit, Sherman portrayed a character who fears Mamdani, labeling him a 'hipster jihadist'.
A pro-Israel account highlighted this, suggesting it violated Communications Commission (FCC) Equal Time rule.
Mamdani aims to freeze rent and improve public transport and he is the polling favorite after Eric Adams dropped out.

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Social media users criticized Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Sarah Sherman for mocking Zohran Mamdani's critics during mayoral campaign.
In an SNL skit, Sherman portrayed a character who fears Mamdani, labeling him a 'hipster jihadist'.
A pro-Israel account highlighted this, suggesting it violated Communications Commission (FCC) Equal Time rule.
Mamdani aims to freeze rent and improve public transport and he is the polling favorite after Eric Adams dropped out.