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Mamdani Faces DOJ Inquiry Over Alleged Foreign Donations

10/29/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, faces referrals filed with the Department of Justice and Manhattan District Attorney alleging foreign contributions totaling nearly $13,000 from about 170 donors.
The Coolidge Reagan Foundation says the referrals arise from alleged foreign donations.
Mamdani's campaign says some donations came from U.S. citizens abroad and that they have refunded questionable contributions.
Critics say accepting foreign donations undermines democratic integrity.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, faces referrals filed with the Department of Justice and Manhattan District Attorney alleging foreign contributions totaling nearly $13,000 from about 170 donors.
The Coolidge Reagan Foundation says the referrals arise from alleged foreign donations.
Mamdani's campaign says some donations came from U.S. citizens abroad and that they have refunded questionable contributions.
Critics say accepting foreign donations undermines democratic integrity.