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Senator Tuberville Critiques NYC's First Muslim Mayor's Swearing-In

1/1/2026

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Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville criticized incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for using the Quran during his swearing-in, saying, 'The enemy is inside the gates.'
Mamdani, NYC's first Muslim mayor, plans to use multiple Qurans for the ceremony.
He faces backlash for proposing citywide rent freezes and free public services.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler dismissed these proposals as ineffective.
Senator Bernie Sanders praised Mamdani's victory against political establishments.

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Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville criticized incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for using the Quran during his swearing-in, saying, 'The enemy is inside the gates.'
Mamdani, NYC's first Muslim mayor, plans to use multiple Qurans for the ceremony.
He faces backlash for proposing citywide rent freezes and free public services.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler dismissed these proposals as ineffective.
Senator Bernie Sanders praised Mamdani's victory against political establishments.