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Mamdani Slams Johnson’s “Marxist” Warning After Michigan Primary Upset

8/6/2026

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Zohran Mamdani rebuked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for his X post warning that “radical Marxist Democrats” could overrun the nation.
Johnson’s post warned the country could be “overrun by mini-Mamdani” if Republicans lose Congress, responding to Abdul El-Sayed’s Tuesday primary win in Michigan.
El-Sayed, running on “Money out of politics, money in your pocket, Medicare for All,” won despite $60 million-plus spending and gained backing from Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.).

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Zohran Mamdani rebuked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for his X post warning that “radical Marxist Democrats” could overrun the nation.
Johnson’s post warned the country could be “overrun by mini-Mamdani” if Republicans lose Congress, responding to Abdul El-Sayed’s Tuesday primary win in Michigan.
El-Sayed, running on “Money out of politics, money in your pocket, Medicare for All,” won despite $60 million-plus spending and gained backing from Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.).