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Tensions erupted during a fiery Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as GOP Senators accused Democrats of orchestrating a years-long cover-up of former President Joe Biden's cognitive health. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) delivered a blistering rebuke, demanding answers on who was truly making decisions in the White House.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Zohran Mamdani: Trump's 'worst nightmare'- or his best campaign gift?
Mamdani's identity makes him a compelling symbol: the first Muslim, first South Asian, and youngest candidate poised to lead the city. On paper, Indian-American politician Zohran Mamdani checks every box on US President Donald Trump 's list of what's wrong with America. He is a Muslim, brown, proudly socialist, and a walking rejection of every American ideal the right clings to with MAGA-red knuckles. 'Donald Trump's worst nightmare,' Mamdani called himself on the trail. But ask Republican strategists what they think of his victory, and you'll hear a different story: they're thrilled. Mamdani's upset win over former governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary has energized progressives and panicked centrists-but perhaps no one is as gleeful as the GOP. For months, Republicans have been searching for the perfect avatar of the 'radical Left.' Now, in Mamdani, they believe they've found him. 'The single most effective foil for Republicans nationally,' Rep Elise Stefanik told CNN. 'You couldn't script it better.' Trump himself wasted no time branding Mamdani a '100% Communist Lunatic' on Fox News, suggesting he'd cut off federal funding to New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor. It wasn't just a threat. It was a signal: this man will be the GOP's bogeyman in 2026 and beyond. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The symbol the GOP needed Mamdani is not the fringe figure Republicans would have had to invent. He's the real thing. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, he wants rent freezes, city-run supermarkets, and free buses. He supports the BDS movement and has refused to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada'-language many Jewish New Yorkers see as violent. He's criticized Israel's war in Gaza and once said he'd have Netanyahu arrested if he set foot in New York. That last part alone might be worth millions in Republican fundraising emails. For a GOP eager to paint the entire Democratic Party as captured by the far Left, Mamdani is the perfect proof point. He's not a coastal consultant whispering about policy. He's the possible next mayor of the largest city in America-and his critics say he wants to reshape it in the image of a Brooklyn food co-op crossed with Havana circa 1962. The more Democrats embrace him, the easier it becomes for Republicans to argue that the party is out of touch with Middle America. 'He's pure communist,' Trump said. 'It's very bad for New York.' But maybe good for Trump. The Democrats' dilemma It's a problem the Democratic Party can't ignore. Mamdani is not just a leftist curiosity. He's charismatic, savvy, and-unlike many Democratic hopefuls-he won. And not just in downtown Brooklyn. He flipped areas that Trump carried in 2024, including parts of Staten Island and Queens. 'He's run a really smart messaging campaign,' Jesse Arm of the Manhattan Institute told the Economist. 'It's not just about ideology. It's about talent.' His message-affordability, dignity, housing-resonated far beyond the activist base. Mamdani's campaign mobilized an estimated 46,000 volunteers. They didn't just tweet. They knocked on doors, hit subway stops, and turned out voters who had never before shown up to a primary. 'He connected,' Reverend Al Sharpton told the Atlantic. 'Democrats need to keep showing up.' But that connection may come at a cost. Many Jewish Democrats are unsettled by Mamdani's views on Israel and his refusal to distance himself from phrases they associate with violence. The Anti-Defamation League has called out his rhetoric. State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand publicly asked him to disavow the 'global intifada' slogan. He declined. 'This is the end of Jewish New York as we know it,' Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf told the AP. He predicts a coming exodus of religious Jews and a loss of influence in the city's progressive circles. And yet Mamdani also drew support from a number of Jewish progressives, including Jewish Voice for Peace Action and city comptroller Brad Lander. 'This is not in spite of his support for Palestinian rights,' Beth Miller of JVP Action told reporters. 'It is because of it.' What's happening in New York is a preview of the national Democratic identity crisis: can a party split between suburban moderates and city-based leftists find common ground-or at least a common messenger? How he won That Mamdani made it this far is, in itself, a shock. When he entered the race in October, he polled under 1%. Cuomo, for all his baggage, had name recognition, establishment support, and deep pockets. What he didn't have was energy. Mamdani had that in spades. He launched what the Atlantic called 'an invigorated, modern campaign,' showing up everywhere, walking the entire length of Manhattan on foot, and running a TikTok-optimized operation that made him the most visible candidate in the race. Voters weren't just choosing a mayor; they were joining a movement. The slogan was simple: affordability. Freeze the rent. Free the bus. Feed the people. And it worked. Mamdani flipped neighborhoods that had previously gone for Trump, not by hiding who he was, but by showing up-and listening. His background helped. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, the son of a post-colonial scholar and a renowned Indian filmmaker, Mamdani has the kind of biography that makes him a symbol of the city's future. He speaks multiple languages. He rapped under the name Mr Cardamom. And he understands the immigrant hustle in a way that feels earned, not manufactured. What happens next The general election in November won't be a walk in the Central Park. Eric Adams, the scandal-scarred incumbent, is running as an independent. Curtis Sliwa, a far-right Republican and former Guardian Angel, is back on the ballot. Cuomo may yet jump back in. But even if Mamdani wins, the bigger story is what he represents: a generational realignment inside the Democratic Party-and a narrative goldmine for the GOP. For Republicans, he's not just the mayor of New York. He's the face of the Democrats. Every proposal he floats will be repackaged and used against swing-state Senate candidates in 2026. A double-edged victory For now, Mamdani is forging ahead. He's vowed to defend New York's sanctuary city status. He's leaned into the attacks, telling Meet the Press, 'The president will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I'm from… because he wants to distract from what I'm fighting for.' If he wins in November, it will be a first: first Muslim mayor, first South Asian mayor, and the youngest in the city's history. But it will also test whether the Left's vision can govern without becoming the right's favorite scare story. Mamdani says he wants to make New York more livable for working people. Trump wants to make Mamdani the face of the new Democratic Party. In their own ways, they both might get exactly what they want.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Trump warns of NYC fund cuts if Zohran Mamdani doesn't ‘behave': ‘He's going to have to do the right thing'
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a warning to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, asking him to 'behave' himself. Trump further said that Mamdani is a 'pure communist', adding that his win would be 'very bad' for New York. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that whoever becomes the mayor of New York will 'have to behave themselves,' warning that the federal government would be 'coming down very tough on them financially' if they didn't. Donald Trump went on to describe Mamdani as a 'pure communist,' adding that his election would be 'very bad' for New York. Calling Mamdani's potential victory 'inconceivable,' the US President added, 'if he does win, he's going to have to do the right thing.' Also Read | 'Looks terrible, not very smart': Trump's first assessment of Zohran Mamdani 'Let's say this, if he does get in, I'm going to be President and he's going to have to do the right thing or they're not getting any money,' Trump said. 'I'm fighting for the very people he ran a campaign to empower': Mamdani denies Trump's 'communist' claim While denying Trump's remarks claiming that he was a 'pure communist', Mamdani said that he was fighting for the 'very working people' that Trump had wanted to empower. 'I'm fighting for the very working people that he ran a campaign to empower that he has since then betrayed,' Mamdani said. In an interview with NBC, Mamdani defended his aim to raise taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations. The Democrat has said that these would be used for provisions like free buses, a rent freeze and a minimum hourly wage of $30. Mamdani said that he wanted to shift the tax burden from 'overtaxed homeowners in the outer boroughs' to wealthier homes in 'whiter neighborhoods'. 'I don't think that we should have billionaires," he said, while reiterating the need for equality across the US. However, Mamdani has witnessed hesitance from his own party, with moderate Democrats expressing concern on his victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary for the Democratic nomination.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
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'Behave Or We'll…': Trump's BIG Threat To Mamdani Amid Fierce New York Battle | Watch US President Donald Trump is threatening to cut federal funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral hopeful, is elected and doesn't "behave." In a recent interview, Trump reiterated his calls of Mamdani being a "communist" and stated, "Whoever's mayor of New York is going to have to behave themselves or the federal government is coming down very tough on them financially." Mamdani, who is endorsed by high-profile Democrats like AOC, has responded to Trump's remarks, denying he is a communist and accusing Trump of distraction. Mamdani's progressive, anti-Israel, and pro-immigration stances have rattled Republicans, with some even calling for his deportation. Mamdani, poised to become NYC's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, recently spoke out about receiving death threats due to his race and religion. 5.7K views | 4 hours ago
