Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner for mayor of New York City, has been criticized for his identity claims during college applications. He indicated on his Columbia University application that he was both Black or African-American and Asian, a revelation from hacked data. Mamdani, of South Asian descent, states his application responses were to reflect his complex background rather than seeking an admissions advantage. The hosts of Fox & Friends condemned Mamdani's identity claims, linking his approach to similar instances among other politicians.
Mamdani claimed another label when he applied to Columbia University, identifying himself as both Asian and Black or African-American, a choice revealed from a hack of internal data.
Mamdani stated his college application answers were an attempt to represent his complex background due to limited choices, not to gain an advantage.
The hosts criticized Mamdani, stating he despises America, and they drew parallels to Elizabeth Warren, suggesting Mamdani used his identity similarly for political gain.
Jenkins criticized Mamdani's housing policy and questioned whether elite liberals supporting him were aware of his views.
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