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Debra Messing Faces Backlash for 'Jihadist' Meme on Mamdani

11/5/2025

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Debra Messing, the actress, faced backlash after posting a meme labeling Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat running for New York City mayor, as a 'jihadist' on election day.
Critics on social media condemned Messing's post, with some calling her actions alarming.
Donald Trump urged voters to support another Democrat over Mamdani.
If elected, Mamdani would be New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor and its youngest in generations.

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Story summary

Debra Messing, the actress, faced backlash after posting a meme labeling Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat running for New York City mayor, as a 'jihadist' on election day.
Critics on social media condemned Messing's post, with some calling her actions alarming.
Donald Trump urged voters to support another Democrat over Mamdani.
If elected, Mamdani would be New York City's first Muslim and Indian American mayor and its youngest in generations.