Shaun Maguire's racist remarks about Zohran Mamdani ignite social media outrage: 'Comes from a culture that lies'
The comments shared by Maguire did not focus on Mamdani's policies but on his race and religion, sparking a major backlash against the tech investor. The post shared by Maguire stated, "Mamdani comes from a culture that lies about everything. It's literally a virtue to lie if it advances his Islamist agenda."
'The West will learn this lesson the hard way,' he added. Zohran Mamdani is the son of Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani. He can become the potential New York City's first-ever Muslim mayor if elected.
Mamdani comes from a culture that lies about everythingIt's literally a virtue to lie if it advances his Islamist agendaThe West will learn this lesson the hard way pic.twitter.com/8maDAikKT5
Shaun Maguire faces major backlash over racist comments on Zohran Mamdani
According to a New York Times report released on Thursday revealed that the 33-year-old marked both 'Asian' and 'Black or African American' on his 2009 Columbia University application.
The post saw widespread criticism on social media. One X (formerly called Twitter) user wrote, "Not a fan of Mamdani but it seems like you're being vague on purpose here with 'culture'. Imagine someone saying 'This guy comes from a culture that lies about everything' about a prominent Jew and then falling back to 'oh actually I meant because he's a Zionist'. It's stupid when the anti-Israel extremist protestors say it and it's also dumb you're saying the equivalent here."
It is unfashionable to suggest that lying ties to culture or that some cultures practice the habit more than others.
It is unfashionable to suggest that lying ties to culture or that some cultures practice the habit more than others.
"Wow, @sequoia, this is a partner at your firm? Shameful. All minority entrepreneurs and those from the global south should take notice of how you guys feel about us," another added.
Wow, @sequoia, this is a partner at your firm? Shameful. All minority entrepreneurs and those from the global south should take notice of how you guys feel about us.
"Mamdani comes from a culture that prizes power and domination. He has no interest in mercy or truth."
This is racist and islamophobic. You are jumping through hoops to villainize a Muslim man you've never met. Why would an Arab or Muslim founder feel comfortable working with someone like this?
"Just a little casual racism from Silicon Valley's finest," another added.
Just a little casual racism from Silicon Valley's finest. https://t.co/Z8SffelgEn
Who is Shaun Maguire?
Shaun Maguire is a renowned name in Silicon Valley, as he also led or co-led Sequoia's investments in SpaceX. The Boring Company and X (formerly called Twitter).
Prior to joining Sequoia, the tech investor was a partner at Google Ventures.
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