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Mamdani Fights Back Against GOP's Islamophobic Attacks

10/27/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner for New York City mayor, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for cruelty toward Muslims.
During an MSNBC appearance, he labeled GOP efforts to investigate his citizenship as racist.
He warned of rising Islamophobia after former Governor Andrew Cuomo suggested Mamdani would support another terrorist attack.
Mamdani vowed to stand proud in his faith as bigotry grows and Republicans attack his character.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner for New York City mayor, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans for cruelty toward Muslims.
During an MSNBC appearance, he labeled GOP efforts to investigate his citizenship as racist.
He warned of rising Islamophobia after former Governor Andrew Cuomo suggested Mamdani would support another terrorist attack.
Mamdani vowed to stand proud in his faith as bigotry grows and Republicans attack his character.