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New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
MSNBC's Nicole Wallace claims she's ‘gutted' over Trump deporting alleged gang members to El Salvador
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace expressed sorrow on Tuesday over the Trump administration deporting alleged Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador. During a recent episode of 'The Bulwark' podcast, Wallace mentioned the deportations as the thing that scared her most about President Donald Trump's second term, saying she was 'gutted' when seeing a photo of alleged gang members being housed in a prison in El Salvador. 'I saw the paid ads that Homeland Security was doing in front of the deportees who were now prisoners at CECOT [Terrorism Confinement Center] and I was gutted,' she told host Tim Miller. President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act in March to expedite deportations of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members, invoking anger from critics who have said there is insufficient evidence to determine their ties to the gang. The Department of Homeland Security has defended the deportations, with DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin saying that the migrants sent to CECOT in El Salvador are 'actually terrorists, human rights abusers, gangsters, and more' and that the administration is abiding by due process. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in March, 'I trust our intelligence agencies and the intelligence individuals that are within the Department of Homeland Security, that the individuals who are there are members and a part of this organization and have worked with them.' The deportation approach has faced legal challenges. The US Supreme Court barred the Trump administration from deporting migrants without them being given a chance to challenge their designations as criminal gang members in April, and extended that order in May. During the interview, Wallace denied there was any evidence whether the people Trump had been trying to deport were gang members. 3 Nicolle Wallace said she was 'gutted' after seeing a photo of alleged gang members inside of a prison in El Salvador. The Bulwark / YouTube 3 Thousands of inmates waited to be taken to their cells at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador. via REUTERS 'I remember the first day I read about the deportations to El Salvador of the alleged Tren de Aragua members — for whom no evidence was ever presented that they had anything to do with Tren de Aragua,' she said. 'And I remember saying… like 'I wish I didn't feel so gutted. And I wish I could stop thinking about these guys being scared in El Salvador.'' After mentioning feeling terrible about seeing the photos that DHS posted of suspected gang members being held at CECOT, the MSNBC host accused the administration of mistreating human beings. 3 Salvadoran police officers escorted an alleged member of the Tren de Aragua gang to the Terrorism Confinement Center after he was deported from the US. via REUTERS 'And I think I'm sometimes scared by how much anguish I feel over how they're treating human beings. But I think that if you abandon the anguish, then you carry out horrible things against human beings,' Wallace said, adding, 'I'm scared about how much it bothers me — that so many people are suffering.' When asked for comment, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital, 'Cry more, Nicole Wallace. Only a TDS [Trump Derangement Syndrome] whack job would be 'gutted' that illegal criminal terrorists are being removed from the country but fail to mention the American victims of these heinous criminals.'
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge
NEW YORK (AP) — Rama Duwaji's Election Day post on Instagram was only four words long, but said all it needed to say: 'couldn't possibly be prouder.' It was accompanied by a photo-booth strip of happy poses with her husband, Zohran Mamdani, and a voting selfie that would presage a momentous night: The 33-year-old state assemblyman would stun the political world — and opponent Andrew Cuomo — with his success in the race for the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor. While the ultimate outcome has yet to be confirmed by a ranked choice count , many across the country woke up Wednesday eager to learn more both about Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist who's now poised to be the nominee, and also about Duwaji, an animator and illustrator originally from Damascus, Syria, according to her Instagram bio. Mamdani kissed her hand during his victory speech to supporters, thanking 'my incredible wife.' In her art career, Duwaji has worked with The New Yorker, The Washington Post, the BBC, Apple, Spotify, VICE and the Tate Modern museum in London, among others, according to one bio page. 'Using drawn portraiture and movement, Rama examines the nuances of sisterhood and communal experiences,' it says. Duwaji also enjoys taking a break from her tech-based art to create her own ceramics , particularly illustrated plates in blue and white. And there's one very contemporary (and much-mentioned) fact that's emerged about the couple: They met on Hinge, the dating app. 'I met my wife on Hinge so there is still hope in those dating apps,' Mamdani said, laughing, on a recent episode of The Bulwark podcast. About six weeks ago the candidate posted a romantic set of photos showing the couple on their wedding day at the city clerk's office earlier this year. The lead photo was a black-and-white shot on the New York subway, specifically at Union Square in Manhattan. The smiling couple held onto a pole, Duwaji dressed in a white dress and boots and holding a bouquet, as other riders minded their own business. In the accompanying text, Mamdani referred to online harassment the couple had experienced. 'If you take a look at Twitter today, or any day for that matter, you know how vicious politics can be,' he wrote. 'I usually brush it off, whether it's death threats or calls for me to be deported. But it's different when it's about those you love. Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama, at the City Clerk's office. Now, right-wing trolls are trying to make this race — which should be about you — about her.' 'Rama isn't just my wife,' Mamdani added. 'She's an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms. You can critique my views, but not my family.' In an April interview on art and activism, Duwaji was asked if artists had a responsibility to speak out about global issues. 'I'll always quote Nina Simone: 'An artist's duty as far as I'm concerned is to reflect the times,'' she said. 'I believe everyone has a responsibility to speak out against injustice,' she added, 'and art has such an ability to spread it. I don't think everybody has to make political work, but art is inherently political in how it's made, funded, and shared. Even creating art as a refuge from the horrors we see is political to me. It's a reaction to the world around us.' On Election Day, Duwaji's mother-in-law, filmmaker Mira Nair, posted a message to her daughter-in-law about art and its importance. 'Darling DIL — Art will flourish in our city in the new day,' Nair wrote, adding a heart emoji. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge
NEW YORK (AP) — Rama Duwaji's Election Day post on Instagram was only four words long, but said all it needed to say: 'couldn't possibly be prouder.' It was accompanied by a photo-booth strip of happy poses with her husband, Zohran Mamdani, and a voting selfie that would presage a momentous night: The 33-year-old state assemblyman would stun the political world — and opponent Andrew Cuomo — with his success in the race for the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor. While the ultimate outcome has yet to be confirmed by a ranked choice count, many across the country woke up Wednesday eager to learn more both about Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist who's now poised to be the nominee, and also about Duwaji, an animator and illustrator originally from Damascus, Syria, according to her Instagram bio. Mamdani kissed her hand during his victory speech to supporters, thanking 'my incredible wife.' In her art career, Duwaji has worked with The New Yorker, The Washington Post, the BBC, Apple, Spotify, VICE and the Tate Modern museum in London, among others, according to one bio page. 'Using drawn portraiture and movement, Rama examines the nuances of sisterhood and communal experiences,' it says. Duwaji also enjoys taking a break from her tech-based art to create her own ceramics, particularly illustrated plates in blue and white. And there's one very contemporary (and much-mentioned) fact that's emerged about the couple: They met on Hinge, the dating app. 'I met my wife on Hinge so there is still hope in those dating apps,' Mamdani said, laughing, on a recent episode of The Bulwark podcast. About six weeks ago the candidate posted a romantic set of photos showing the couple on their wedding day at the city clerk's office earlier this year. The lead photo was a black-and-white shot on the New York subway, specifically at Union Square in Manhattan. The smiling couple held onto a pole, Duwaji dressed in a white dress and boots and holding a bouquet, as other riders minded their own business. In the accompanying text, Mamdani referred to online harassment the couple had experienced. 'If you take a look at Twitter today, or any day for that matter, you know how vicious politics can be,' he wrote. 'I usually brush it off, whether it's death threats or calls for me to be deported. But it's different when it's about those you love. Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama, at the City Clerk's office. Now, right-wing trolls are trying to make this race — which should be about you — about her.' 'Rama isn't just my wife,' Mamdani added. 'She's an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms. You can critique my views, but not my family.' In an April interview on art and activism, Duwaji was asked if artists had a responsibility to speak out about global issues. 'I'll always quote Nina Simone: 'An artist's duty as far as I'm concerned is to reflect the times,'' she said. 'I believe everyone has a responsibility to speak out against injustice,' she added, 'and art has such an ability to spread it. I don't think everybody has to make political work, but art is inherently political in how it's made, funded, and shared. Even creating art as a refuge from the horrors we see is political to me. It's a reaction to the world around us.' On Election Day, Duwaji's mother-in-law, filmmaker Mira Nair, posted a message to her daughter-in-law about art and its importance. 'Darling DIL — Art will flourish in our city in the new day,' Nair wrote, adding a heart emoji.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's Reason For Not Ending Ukraine War In 24 Hours Brutally Mocked
President Donald Trump had to admit his failure to fulfill one of his most popular ― and ludicrous ― campaign promises on Wednesday. During the 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours and even told Fox News' Sean Hannity he was '100% sure' he could keep that promise. However, despite Trump's subsequent election and inauguration in January, the war between Russia and Ukraine has continued with no real end in sight. Trump didn't have a decent answer on Wednesday when Austrian reporter Johannes Petrov noted, 'You once said that you would end the Ukraine war in 24 hours. You later said you said that sarcastically.' 'Of course I said that sarcastically,' Trump replied, which prompted Petrov to ask, 'But you've been in office for five months and five days, why have you not been able to end the Ukraine war?' At first, Trump admitted that ending geopolitical conflicts between rival countries is 'more difficult than people would have any idea.' He also played the blame game. 'Vladimir Putin has been more difficult,' he said about the Russian president. 'Frankly, I had some problems with [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy, you may have read about them. And it's been more difficult than other wars,' Trump said, before listing the various wars he's had an easier time 'ending.' Here's a clip of the exchange. Reporter: 'You once said you would end the Ukraine war in 24 hours… You've now been in office for five months and five days. Why have you not been able to end the Ukraine war?'Trump: 'Because it's more difficult than people would have any idea.' — The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) June 25, 2025 Of course, people on social media had thoughts about Trump's inability to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours. And, yes, there was snark. Lots and lots of snark. Trump being called out on lie, blames everyone else lol — Gamecock Joe- Beamer Train!! GTF ON or STFU (@joeblowgamecock) June 25, 2025 Trump was humiliated in front of the entire world when ask about his promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours. — Brad (@BraddrofliT) June 25, 2025 No way — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) June 25, 2025 'It's more difficult than people would have any idea, because my boss won't like it if I lean in on Ukraine's side to pressure him to stop fighting a war he still wants to win. My hands are tied.' — Rick Petree (@RickPetree) June 25, 2025 — The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) June 25, 2025 It's The Art of the Con. — Ashik (@AshikJ) June 25, 2025 Anyone checked on the pets in Springfield Ohio? — Travis Matthew (@Matthewtravis08) June 25, 2025 Who knew healthcare was so complicated? — 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@SundaeDivine) June 25, 2025 Trump in 2017 when it was clear he couldn't repeal and replace Obamacare like he promised: "Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated."Trump today on why he failed to end the Russia/Ukraine war: "It's more difficult than people would have any idea."I sense a pattern. — Biscuit Salad (@BiscuitSalad) June 25, 2025 No. We all KNEW it was more difficult than HE was saying it was. He was BSing the voters about it and MAGA just swallowed that nonsense down whole and bought the should know this as a CEO: if you're not smart enough to do the job, you should be let go immediately. — John Rocha (@TheRochaSays) June 25, 2025 Putin Is Still Attacking Ukraine, But NATO's Bigger Problem Is Mollifying Trump NATO Chief Says Alliance Still Strongly Backing Ukraine ― Even As Trump Backs Away How The Israel-Iran Conflict Could Impact The Ukraine War Trump Says It May Be Better To Let Ukraine, Russia 'Fight For A While'
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First Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
As Zohran Mamdani's socialist agenda wins in NYC, MAGA attacks him for his religion
If elected in November, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor in the city's history. His campaign focused on everyday economic issues including housing, transportation, child care and food prices. read more Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state legislator and apparent winner of the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race, is facing a wave of xenophobic attacks from prominent conservative commentators over his Muslim faith. If elected in November, Mamdani would become the first Muslim mayor in the city's history. His campaign focused on everyday economic issues including housing, transportation, child care and food prices. Despite attempts to define him by his faith or his progressive politics, Mamdani outperformed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded Tuesday night. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But while some on the right have taken issue with his platform, others have directed hostility at his religion. Conservative media personality Laura Loomer wrote on social media that 'New York City will be destroyed,' claiming Muslims would begin 'committing jihad' across the city. 'NYC is about to see 9/11 2.0,' she posted. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, posted, '24 years ago a group of Muslims killed 2,753 people on 9/11. Now a Muslim Socialist is on pace to run New York City.' Former President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., echoed the sentiment, writing, 'New York City has fallen,' while quoting a post comparing Mamdani's win to the September 11 attacks. Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, shared a photo of Mamdani alongside the caption, 'After 9/11 we said 'Never Forget.' I think we sadly have forgotten.' Mamdani's campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the statements. The legislator from Queens, who identifies as a democratic socialist, secured 43.5% of first-choice votes under the city's ranked-choice voting system. The final result is expected in early July after vote redistribution. Mamdani has drawn criticism for his positions on Israel and Palestine. He has voiced support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement and has called for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A super PAC backing Cuomo accused him of enabling antisemitism, a charge Mamdani has denied. Speaking to The Bulwark in June, Mamdani described the phrase 'globalize the intifada' as 'a desperate desire for equality and equal rights in standing up for Palestinian human rights.' The comment was met with backlash in a city with large Jewish and Muslim populations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Still, Mamdani has said repeatedly that antisemitism has no place in New York. 'I've said at every opportunity that there is no room for antisemitism in this city, in this country,' he said during a press conference in the final days of the race. He pledged to increase funding to combat hate crimes if elected and emphasized the distinction between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Mamdani also described facing threats and religiously motivated abuse. 'I get messages that say, 'The only good Muslim is a dead Muslim.' I get threats on my life, on the people that I love,' he said. 'And I try not to talk about it.' He said the personal attacks have often overshadowed his efforts to focus the campaign on cost-of-living concerns and citywide unity.
