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Mayor-Elect's Inaugural Committee Sparks Controversy Over YouTuber's Ties

12/25/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect, leads an inaugural committee that includes Rachel Griffin Accurso (Ms. Rachel), a children's YouTuber, triggering controversy and calls for an investigation over alleged pro-Hamas propaganda.
Mamdani announced the committee on December 24, 2025, ahead of his January 1, 2026 inauguration.
The inaugural committee also features Cynthia Nixon, Luis Guzman, and Kal Penn.
Accurso defends her stance by saying she cares for all children.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect, leads an inaugural committee that includes Rachel Griffin Accurso (Ms. Rachel), a children's YouTuber, triggering controversy and calls for an investigation over alleged pro-Hamas propaganda.
Mamdani announced the committee on December 24, 2025, ahead of his January 1, 2026 inauguration.
The inaugural committee also features Cynthia Nixon, Luis Guzman, and Kal Penn.
Accurso defends her stance by saying she cares for all children.