Mamdani (Muslim running for NYC mayor) embraces radical Iman
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This Muslim Mayoral candidate promoted Jihad in today's climate,and running for Mayor in New York praises one of the collaborators behind the 9-11 terror attacks?
After this, if he wins in a city with a huge Jewish population somethings very wrong.
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Mamdani wants to close the jails. Also, when police retire he will not hire new police. Criminals are going to love this guy.
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He's barking with no bite.
He's not able to do those things.
I don't believe he'll be elected. He's already proving he bares I'll will for the safety of New Yorkers.
They won't find that acceptable.
Honestly is it a surprise?, and ideologically neither are democratic socialists.
FIRST ON FOX: The mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gave an interview when he was a 21-year-old American college student discussing how her son is "not an American at all" while using terminology that some view as derogatory toward the United States.
"He is a total desi," filmmaker Mira Nair told the Hindustan Times in a 2013 interview, when her son Zohran was 21 years old. At the time, Zohran was attending Bowdoin College where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel.
"Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian."
In Hindi and Urdu, "firang" is an informal term historically used to describe foreigners or Westerners.
‘ABSOLUTELY A COMMUNIST’: MAMDANI DODGES LABEL, BUT HIS RECORD AND EXPERT SAY OTHERWISE
But Mehek Cooke, an attorney born in India who serves as a GOP consultant and commentator, told Fox News Digital that the word is not "some harmless cultural term," but rather a "slur."
READ ON THE FOX NEWS APP
"It’s the word used back in India to mock outsiders, to say you don’t belong," Cooke said. "Using it here about your own child raised in the United States carries the same tone as calling someone a derogatory word — or worse. It’s flippant, divisive, and dripping with contempt for the very country that gave your family a better life."
Cooke added, "When Mamdani’s mother says her son was ‘never a firang and only desi,’ it’s a rejection of America. It’s ungrateful, disrespectful, and frankly repulsive to live in this country since age seven, receive every freedom, education, and opportunity America offers, and still deny being American."
Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and moved to the United States at age 7, holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Uganda, and was naturalized as an American in 2018.
Nair went on to emphasize in the interview, "we only speak Hindustani at home" and described her son as a "very chaalu fellow," using a term that is often translated to mean savvy or street smart.
"He’s his own person," Mamdani’s Columbia University professor father, Mahmood, told the New York Times in an interview earlier this year headlined, "The Parents Who Helped Shape Zohran Mamdani’s Politics."
Mahmood Mamdani added, "Now, of course, what we do as his parents is part of the environment in which he grew up, and he couldn’t help but engage with it. That doesn’t mean anything is reflected back on us."
"I don’t agree!" Nair interjected in the interview. "Of course the world we live in, and what we write and film and think about, is the world that Zohran has very much absorbed."
HOUSE REPUBLICAN DEMANDS ZOHRAN MAMDANI BE STRIPPED OF CITIZENSHIP, DEPORTED OVER 'ANTI-ISRAEL' STANCE
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks in the Bronx, New York City, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Fox News© Fox News Digital/Deirdre Heavey
Mahmood Mamdani’s positions have faced heavy criticism on social media, particularly his stance on Israel and opposition to "settler colonialism," highlighted by his position on the advisory council of an anti-Israel organization that supports boycotts and sanctions of Israel and routinely accuses the Israeli government of committing "genocide."
In recent days, a video of Mahmood Mamdani claiming that Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln, which Fox News digital reported on in July, has resurfaced on social media, racking up millions of views.
Earlier this year, during a controversy over Mamdani identifying as "Black or African American" on a college application, Mamdani told the New York Times he identifies as "an American who was born in Africa."
"This isn’t just about identity, it's about values," Cooke told Fox News Digital. "Rejecting the label of ‘American’ while living under the flag, enjoying the freedoms, and cashing in on the opportunities is a rejection of American values themselves: gratitude, unity, and pride in country."
"And if you raise your child to believe he was ‘never a firang,’ never an American, what message are you sending? That he owes nothing to this nation? That he can take the benefits without any sense of belonging or loyalty? That mindset breeds resentment. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out in politics today."
Fox News Digital reached out to Nair and the Mamdani campaign for comment.
Mira Nair, New York mayoral candidate, state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji and Mahmood Mamdani celebrate on stage during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025. Getty Images© Getty Images
Nair, a highly respected filmmaker in India, seemed to predict a life in politics was in store for her son during the Hindustan Times interview, saying she doesn’t want him to follow in her footsteps but instead pursue his interests.
"No, no, he should do whatever he wants to do," Nair said. "I don’t see it in him to make movies. He is very involved with current affairs, politics, and political issues. I think he can be engaged in the world in someway to make a difference. He is very, very interested in that."
Original article source: Mamdani's mother in unearthed 2013 interview: 'He is not an American at all'
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Mamdani's mother in unearthed 2013 interview: 'He is not an American at all'
FIRST ON FOX: The mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gave an interview when he was a 21-year-old American college student discussing how her son is "not an American at all" while using terminology that some view as derogatory toward the United States.
"He is a total desi," filmmaker Mira Nair told the Hindustan Times in a 2013 interview, when her son Zohran was 21 years old. At the time, Zohran was attending Bowdoin College where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel.
"Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian."
In Hindi and Urdu, "firang" is an informal term historically used to describe foreigners or Westerners.
‘ABSOLUTELY A COMMUNIST’: MAMDANI DODGES LABEL, BUT HIS RECORD AND EXPERT SAY OTHERWISE
But Mehek Cooke, an attorney born in India who serves as a GOP consultant and commentator, told Fox News Digital that the word is not "some harmless cultural term," but rather a "slur."
READ ON THE FOX NEWS APP
"It’s the word used back in India to mock outsiders, to say you don’t belong," Cooke said. "Using it here about your own child raised in the United States carries the same tone as calling someone a derogatory word — or worse. It’s flippant, divisive, and dripping with contempt for the very country that gave your family a better life."
Cooke added, "When Mamdani’s mother says her son was ‘never a firang and only desi,’ it’s a rejection of America. It’s ungrateful, disrespectful, and frankly repulsive to live in this country since age seven, receive every freedom, education, and opportunity America offers, and still deny being American."
Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and moved to the United States at age 7, holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Uganda, and was naturalized as an American in 2018.
Nair went on to emphasize in the interview, "we only speak Hindustani at home" and described her son as a "very chaalu fellow," using a term that is often translated to mean savvy or street smart.
"He’s his own person," Mamdani’s Columbia University professor father, Mahmood, told the New York Times in an interview earlier this year headlined, "The Parents Who Helped Shape Zohran Mamdani’s Politics."
Mahmood Mamdani added, "Now, of course, what we do as his parents is part of the environment in which he grew up, and he couldn’t help but engage with it. That doesn’t mean anything is reflected back on us."
"I don’t agree!" Nair interjected in the interview. "Of course the world we live in, and what we write and film and think about, is the world that Zohran has very much absorbed."
HOUSE REPUBLICAN DEMANDS ZOHRAN MAMDANI BE STRIPPED OF CITIZENSHIP, DEPORTED OVER 'ANTI-ISRAEL' STANCE
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks in the Bronx, New York City, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Fox News© Fox News Digital/Deirdre Heavey
Mahmood Mamdani’s positions have faced heavy criticism on social media, particularly his stance on Israel and opposition to "settler colonialism," highlighted by his position on the advisory council of an anti-Israel organization that supports boycotts and sanctions of Israel and routinely accuses the Israeli government of committing "genocide."
In recent days, a video of Mahmood Mamdani claiming that Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln, which Fox News digital reported on in July, has resurfaced on social media, racking up millions of views.
Earlier this year, during a controversy over Mamdani identifying as "Black or African American" on a college application, Mamdani told the New York Times he identifies as "an American who was born in Africa."
"This isn’t just about identity, it's about values," Cooke told Fox News Digital. "Rejecting the label of ‘American’ while living under the flag, enjoying the freedoms, and cashing in on the opportunities is a rejection of American values themselves: gratitude, unity, and pride in country."
"And if you raise your child to believe he was ‘never a firang,’ never an American, what message are you sending? That he owes nothing to this nation? That he can take the benefits without any sense of belonging or loyalty? That mindset breeds resentment. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out in politics today."
Fox News Digital reached out to Nair and the Mamdani campaign for comment.
Mira Nair, New York mayoral candidate, state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji and Mahmood Mamdani celebrate on stage during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025. Getty Images© Getty Images
Nair, a highly respected filmmaker in India, seemed to predict a life in politics was in store for her son during the Hindustan Times interview, saying she doesn’t want him to follow in her footsteps but instead pursue his interests.
"No, no, he should do whatever he wants to do," Nair said. "I don’t see it in him to make movies. He is very involved with current affairs, politics, and political issues. I think he can be engaged in the world in someway to make a difference. He is very, very interested in that."
Original article source: Mamdani's mother in unearthed 2013 interview: 'He is not an American at all'
‘Absolutely a communist’: Mamdani dodges label, but his record and expert say otherwise
A Fox News Digital review found numerous examples of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promoting communism despite his denial of the "communist" label.
"Right now, if we're talking about the cancellation of student debt, if we're talking about Medicare for all, you know, these are issues which have the groundswell of popular support across this country," Mamdani told a Democratic Socialists of America conference in 2021.
"But then there are also other issues that we firmly believe in, whether it's BDS or whether it is the end goal of seizing the means of production, where we do not have the same level of support at this very moment."
The phrase "seizing the means of production" traces back to Karl Marx’s 1848 "The Communist Manifesto" in which he promotes the idea of workers taking control of factories from private owners.
Lee Edwards, a former Heritage Foundation fellow and conservative scholar until his death last year, wrote in 2018 that Marx was an "atheist socialist who insisted that his was the only ‘scientific' socialism based not on wishful thinking but the inexorable laws of history."
"The whole of history, declared Marx and his close collaborator and friend Friedrich Engels, is the history of the class struggle between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. The inevitable collapse of capitalism and the victory of the proletariat would end the conflict and usher in a classless society and pure socialism or communism (Marx used both terms interchangeably). He listed 10 necessary measures as steps along the way to his utopia, including a progressive income tax, the abolition of private property, free education for all, and centralization of the means of communication and transport in ‘the hands of the state.’"
Private property has found itself a target of Mamdani in the past on numerous occasions, including in a resurfaced video Fox News Digital reported in July where Mamdani said, "If there was any system that could guarantee each person housing, whether you call it the abolition of private property or you call it, you know, just a statewide housing guarantee, it is preferable to what is going on right now."
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BDS stands for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions — a global movement aimed at pressuring Israel to change its policies toward Palestinians.
Here’s a breakdown of what BDS is and why it’s controversial:
What BDS Stands For
- Boycott: Encourages individuals and organizations to avoid buying Israeli products, participating in Israeli cultural or academic events, or engaging with institutions seen as complicit in Israeli policies.
- Divestment: Urges companies, universities, and governments to withdraw investments from Israeli firms or international companies that support Israeli operations in Palestinian territories.
- Sanctions: Calls on governments to impose diplomatic and economic penalties on Israel until it complies with international law.
Origins and Goals
- Founded in 2005 by Palestinian civil society groups, BDS was inspired by the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
- Its stated goals include:
- Ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
- Achieving full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel.
- Promoting the right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced in 1948.
Why It’s Controversial
- Supporters see BDS as a peaceful, rights-based campaign to hold Israel accountable under international law.
- Critics, including many Jewish organizations and Western governments, argue that BDS unfairly singles out Israel, undermines its legitimacy, and can fuel antisemitism.
- In the U.S., several states have passed laws penalizing companies that support BDS, framing it as discriminatory.
️ Mamdani’s Alignment
Zohran Mamdani’s support for BDS places him firmly within the Democratic Socialist wing that views global solidarity with oppressed groups as part of domestic justice. His openness about “seizing the means of production” and challenging private property reflects a deeper ideological commitment to systemic change — not just policy tweaks.If you’d like, I can map out how Mamdani’s platform compares to historical socialist movements or how BDS has influenced U.S. politics and legislation.
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Thanks for confirming, Scott. Here's a deeper look at the BDS movement — its origins, goals, and the controversy surrounding it:
If you’d like, I can map out how BDS has influenced U.S. legislation, or how Mamdani’s platform compares to historical socialist movements.
Thanks for confirming, Scott. Here's a deeper look at the BDS movement — its origins, goals, and the controversy surrounding it:
What Is BDS?
BDS stands for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions. It’s a global campaign launched in 2005 by Palestinian civil society groups to pressure Israel into changing its policies toward Palestinians.Core Objectives
The movement calls for:- Ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
- Equal rights for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel.
- Right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced in 1948.
️ The Three Pillars
| Pillar | Description |
|---|---|
| Boycott | Avoid Israeli products, institutions, and events linked to state policies. |
| Divestment | Urge companies and institutions to withdraw investments from Israel. |
| Sanctions | Push governments to impose penalties on Israel until demands are met. |
Why It’s Controversial
- Supporters see BDS as a peaceful way to hold Israel accountable for alleged human rights violations.
- Critics, including many Jewish organizations and Western governments, argue it:
- Delegitimizes Israel.
- Fuels antisemitism.
- Undermines peace efforts by promoting one-sided pressure.
️ Mamdani’s Alignment
Zohran Mamdani’s support for BDS places him in the Democratic Socialist camp that views solidarity with oppressed groups — including Palestinians — as part of a broader justice agenda. His openness about “seizing the means of production” and challenging private property reflects a deeper ideological commitment to systemic change, not just policy reform.If you’d like, I can map out how BDS has influenced U.S. legislation, or how Mamdani’s platform compares to historical socialist movements.
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Great — let’s map out how the BDS movement has influenced U.S. politics and legislation, and how it connects to broader ideological debates like those surrounding Zohran Mamdani.
Would you like a chart comparing Mamdani’s platform to historical socialist movements — or a breakdown of how NYC’s political climate might respond to his rise?
Great — let’s map out how the BDS movement has influenced U.S. politics and legislation, and how it connects to broader ideological debates like those surrounding Zohran Mamdani.
BDS in U.S. Politics
️ Legislative Pushback
- Over 30 U.S. states have passed laws or executive orders penalizing entities that support BDS. These measures often:
- Prohibit state contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
- Require public disclosures of BDS-related activity.
- Supporters of these laws argue they combat discrimination and protect a key U.S. ally.
- Critics claim they infringe on First Amendment rights, especially freedom of speech and political expression.
Legal Challenges
- Several lawsuits have challenged anti-BDS laws, arguing they violate constitutional protections.
- Courts have issued mixed rulings — some striking down laws as unconstitutional, others upholding them.
Ideological Flashpoints
️ Mamdani’s Position
- Mamdani’s support for BDS aligns with a Democratic Socialist worldview that emphasizes solidarity with oppressed groups.
- His openness about “seizing the means of production” and questioning private property reflects a deeper critique of capitalism — not just in economics, but in foreign policy and global power structures.
Broader Themes
- BDS is often a litmus test for where a politician stands on:
- U.S.–Israel relations
- Free speech vs anti-discrimination
- Global justice vs national interest
Summary
The BDS movement has become more than a foreign policy issue — it’s a flashpoint in American debates about free speech, political identity, and the limits of dissent. Mamdani’s embrace of BDS and Marxist rhetoric places him at the radical edge of that debate, challenging not just policy, but the foundational assumptions of the current system.Would you like a chart comparing Mamdani’s platform to historical socialist movements — or a breakdown of how NYC’s political climate might respond to his rise?
Here’s a comparative chart mapping Zohran Mamdani’s platform against key historical socialist movements — focusing on core principles, tactics, and outcomes. This should help clarify where Mamdani fits ideologically and how his ideas echo or diverge from past models.
️ Comparative Chart: Mamdani vs Historical Socialist Movements
| Feature / Principle | Zohran Mamdani (NYC, 2020s) | Marxist-Leninist USSR (1917–1991) | Maoist China (1949–1976) | Democratic Socialism (Scandinavia, 20th–21st c.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Model | Advocates rent control, public housing, debt cancellation, and Medicare for All | State ownership of all major industries and agriculture | Collectivized agriculture, state-run industry | Mixed economy: strong welfare state + private enterprise |
| Private Property | Critical of private property in housing; open to abolition or state guarantees | Abolished private property; all land and factories state-owned | Private property abolished; land redistributed, then collectivized | Protected private property with high taxes and regulation |
| Means of Production | Supports “seizing the means of production” as long-term goal | Seized by the state; centralized planning | Seized by the state; enforced through revolution and purges | Left in private hands, but heavily taxed and regulated |
| Political System | Democratic Socialist; works within electoral democracy | One-party authoritarian rule | One-party authoritarian rule | Multi-party democracy |
| Civil Liberties | Supports free speech, protest, and democratic participation | Suppressed dissent; censorship and surveillance | Suppressed dissent; Cultural Revolution targeted intellectuals | Strong protections for speech, press, and assembly |
| Foreign Policy | Supports BDS; critical of U.S. military aid to Israel | Anti-Western; promoted global communist revolution | Anti-Western; supported revolutionary movements abroad | Pro-Western; active in diplomacy and peacekeeping |
| Class Struggle Rhetoric | Frames politics as battle between working class and elites | Central ideology: proletariat vs bourgeoisie | Central ideology: peasants vs landlords | Less emphasis on class struggle; more on equity and inclusion |
| Implementation Style | Grassroots organizing, electoral campaigns, legislative pressure | Revolution, purges, centralized control | Revolution, mass mobilization, ideological campaigns | Policy reform through consensus and legislation |
Key Takeaways
- Mamdani’s platform echoes Marxist rhetoric (e.g., “seizing the means of production”) but operates within a democratic framework, unlike the authoritarian systems of the USSR or Maoist China.
- His support for BDS and critique of private property place him on the radical edge of American left-wing politics, especially compared to Scandinavian-style democratic socialism.
- The tension lies in implementation: while Mamdani advocates sweeping change, he’s doing so through electoral politics, not revolution — a key distinction from historical socialist regimes.
Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze proposal marks a sharp departure from NYC’s historical rent control policies, pushing for a four-year freeze that critics argue could destabilize housing supply and face legal challenges.
Here’s a detailed comparison of Mamdani’s plan versus past rent control efforts in New York City:
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Would you like a follow-up chart showing how Mamdani’s housing platform compares to other major U.S. cities — or how his stance might reshape NYC’s voter coalitions?
Here’s a detailed comparison of Mamdani’s plan versus past rent control efforts in New York City:
️ NYC Rent Control: Historical vs Mamdani’s Proposal
| Feature | Historical NYC Rent Control & Stabilization | Mamdani’s 2025 Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Applies to ~1 million rent-stabilized units; rent control is rarer | Targets all rent-stabilized units (~25% of NYC housing) |
| Adjustment Mechanism | Annual increases set by the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) | Proposes a four-year freeze on rent increases |
| Mayor’s Role | Appoints all 9 RGB members, but traditionally avoids direct control | Mamdani plans to pre-commit RGB to zero increases |
| Legal Precedent | Past freezes (e.g., under Mayor de Blasio) lasted one year | Critics argue a multi-year freeze could be overturned in court |
| Economic Impact Concerns | Moderate increases aimed to balance tenant protection and landlord viability | Critics warn freeze could disincentivize maintenance and new supply |
| Political Framing | Seen as tenant protection amid rising costs | Mamdani frames it as a moral imperative for affordability |
| Opposition | Typically from landlord groups and fiscal conservatives | Includes Andrew Cuomo, Wall Street investors, and legal scholars |
Sources:
Strategic Implications
- Legal Fragility: Mamdani’s plan could face court challenges if it’s seen as overreach or preemptive manipulation of the RGB, which is supposed to act independently.
- Supply Shock Risk: Freezing rents may lead landlords to defer maintenance or exit the rental market, worsening housing availability.
- Political Leverage: Outgoing Mayor Eric Adams could appoint RGB members who oppose the freeze, undermining Mamdani’s agenda before he takes office.
️ Ideological Shift
Mamdani’s proposal isn’t just a policy tweak — it’s a philosophical shift toward housing as a guaranteed right, not a market commodity. That aligns with his broader Democratic Socialist platform, but it’s a sharp break from NYC’s historically incremental approach to rent regulation.Would you like a follow-up chart showing how Mamdani’s housing platform compares to other major U.S. cities — or how his stance might reshape NYC’s voter coalitions?
Here’s a comparative chart showing how Zohran Mamdani’s housing platform stacks up against rent control and tenant protection policies in other major U.S. cities. This highlights how far his proposal pushes the envelope — and what lessons NYC might draw from elsewhere.
Sources:
Would you like a follow-up chart showing how Mamdani’s broader platform (e.g. debt cancellation, Medicare for All) compares to other progressive candidates — or how NYC’s voter coalitions might shift under his leadership?
️ Comparative Chart: Mamdani vs Other Major U.S. Cities
| City | Rent Control Policy | Recent Reforms or Proposals | Political Climate | Impact on Housing Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | Rent-stabilized units (~1M); RGB sets annual increases | Mamdani proposes 4-year rent freeze on stabilized units | Progressive, with growing socialist wing | Critics warn of disincentivized development |
| Los Angeles | Rent control for units built before 1978; capped increases | Push for expansion to newer buildings; eviction protections | Progressive, tenant-focused | Supply constrained by zoning and costs |
| San Francisco | Rent control for pre-1979 units; strict eviction rules | Debates over vacancy taxes and housing mandates | Strong progressive base, tech tension | High costs, limited new construction |
| Portland | No traditional rent control; statewide rent cap (7% + inflation) | Eviction reform, tenant relocation fees | Progressive, with activist pressure | Moderate supply growth, affordability issues |
| Chicago | No rent control (state law bans it) | Activists pushing to repeal ban; focus on affordable housing | Mixed — progressive enclaves vs business interests | Developers active, affordability uneven |
| Boston | No rent control (banned statewide in 1994) | Mayor Wu supports local option for rent stabilization | Progressive leadership, cautious legislature | Supply growing, affordability strained |
Sources:
Key Insights
- Mamdani’s freeze is the most aggressive among major cities — even LA and SF haven’t proposed multi-year freezes.
- Cities with no rent control (Chicago, Boston) rely on affordable housing mandates and subsidies, but face pressure from tenant groups.
- State laws often limit local action — NYC has more flexibility than many cities, but Mamdani’s plan could still face legal and economic headwinds.
Would you like a follow-up chart showing how Mamdani’s broader platform (e.g. debt cancellation, Medicare for All) compares to other progressive candidates — or how NYC’s voter coalitions might shift under his leadership?
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First we learn his professor hates America and now his mom proves she does too.Honestly is it a surprise?, and ideologically neither are democratic socialists.
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Mamdani's mother in unearthed 2013 interview: 'He is not an American at all'
FIRST ON FOX: The mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gave an interview when he was a 21-year-old American college student discussing how her son is "not an American at all" while using terminology that some view as derogatory toward the United States.
"He is a total desi," filmmaker Mira Nair told the Hindustan Times in a 2013 interview, when her son Zohran was 21 years old. At the time, Zohran was attending Bowdoin College where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel.
"Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian."
In Hindi and Urdu, "firang" is an informal term historically used to describe foreigners or Westerners.
‘ABSOLUTELY A COMMUNIST’: MAMDANI DODGES LABEL, BUT HIS RECORD AND EXPERT SAY OTHERWISE
But Mehek Cooke, an attorney born in India who serves as a GOP consultant and commentator, told Fox News Digital that the word is not "some harmless cultural term," but rather a "slur."
READ ON THE FOX NEWS APP
"It’s the word used back in India to mock outsiders, to say you don’t belong," Cooke said. "Using it here about your own child raised in the United States carries the same tone as calling someone a derogatory word — or worse. It’s flippant, divisive, and dripping with contempt for the very country that gave your family a better life."
Cooke added, "When Mamdani’s mother says her son was ‘never a firang and only desi,’ it’s a rejection of America. It’s ungrateful, disrespectful, and frankly repulsive to live in this country since age seven, receive every freedom, education, and opportunity America offers, and still deny being American."
Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and moved to the United States at age 7, holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Uganda, and was naturalized as an American in 2018.
Nair went on to emphasize in the interview, "we only speak Hindustani at home" and described her son as a "very chaalu fellow," using a term that is often translated to mean savvy or street smart.
"He’s his own person," Mamdani’s Columbia University professor father, Mahmood, told the New York Times in an interview earlier this year headlined, "The Parents Who Helped Shape Zohran Mamdani’s Politics."
Mahmood Mamdani added, "Now, of course, what we do as his parents is part of the environment in which he grew up, and he couldn’t help but engage with it. That doesn’t mean anything is reflected back on us."
"I don’t agree!" Nair interjected in the interview. "Of course the world we live in, and what we write and film and think about, is the world that Zohran has very much absorbed."
HOUSE REPUBLICAN DEMANDS ZOHRAN MAMDANI BE STRIPPED OF CITIZENSHIP, DEPORTED OVER 'ANTI-ISRAEL' STANCE
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani delivers remarks in the Bronx, New York City, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Fox News© Fox News Digital/Deirdre Heavey
Mahmood Mamdani’s positions have faced heavy criticism on social media, particularly his stance on Israel and opposition to "settler colonialism," highlighted by his position on the advisory council of an anti-Israel organization that supports boycotts and sanctions of Israel and routinely accuses the Israeli government of committing "genocide."
In recent days, a video of Mahmood Mamdani claiming that Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln, which Fox News digital reported on in July, has resurfaced on social media, racking up millions of views.
Earlier this year, during a controversy over Mamdani identifying as "Black or African American" on a college application, Mamdani told the New York Times he identifies as "an American who was born in Africa."
"This isn’t just about identity, it's about values," Cooke told Fox News Digital. "Rejecting the label of ‘American’ while living under the flag, enjoying the freedoms, and cashing in on the opportunities is a rejection of American values themselves: gratitude, unity, and pride in country."
"And if you raise your child to believe he was ‘never a firang,’ never an American, what message are you sending? That he owes nothing to this nation? That he can take the benefits without any sense of belonging or loyalty? That mindset breeds resentment. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out in politics today."
Fox News Digital reached out to Nair and the Mamdani campaign for comment.
Mira Nair, New York mayoral candidate, state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji and Mahmood Mamdani celebrate on stage during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025. Getty Images© Getty Images
Nair, a highly respected filmmaker in India, seemed to predict a life in politics was in store for her son during the Hindustan Times interview, saying she doesn’t want him to follow in her footsteps but instead pursue his interests.
"No, no, he should do whatever he wants to do," Nair said. "I don’t see it in him to make movies. He is very involved with current affairs, politics, and political issues. I think he can be engaged in the world in someway to make a difference. He is very, very interested in that."
Original article source: Mamdani's mother in unearthed 2013 interview: 'He is not an American at all'
Apparently Mamdani is falling slightly in the polls as more comes out about him.
He said his aunt in hijab was persecuted around 9/11....turns out his aunt lived in Africa at the time.
He also received many foreign donations which is illegal. Some haven't been returned yet.
He said his aunt in hijab was persecuted around 9/11....turns out his aunt lived in Africa at the time.
He also received many foreign donations which is illegal. Some haven't been returned yet.
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