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Mamdani Cancels CBS Interview Amid Controversy and Criticism

3/14/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayor of New York City, canceled an interview with CBS News.
The cancellation followed Bari Weiss's social media post, and reports say Mamdani was hesitant after critical coverage from The Free Press.
Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad criticized Mamdani's stance on Operation Epic Fury, and Weiss's endorsement of Alinejad's comments reportedly led to his withdrawal.
CBS News and Mamdani's office have not commented on the matter.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayor of New York City, canceled an interview with CBS News.
The cancellation followed Bari Weiss's social media post, and reports say Mamdani was hesitant after critical coverage from The Free Press.
Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad criticized Mamdani's stance on Operation Epic Fury, and Weiss's endorsement of Alinejad's comments reportedly led to his withdrawal.
CBS News and Mamdani's office have not commented on the matter.