A clash between Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and Council Member Vickie Paladino arose after Paladino targeted Mamdani's citizenship status, suggesting he should be deported due to his lack of citizenship for a decade. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist candidate for mayor, criticized Paladino's statements, linking them to Trump's authoritarian rule and highlighting the serious threats he has faced during his campaign, including death threats and Islamophobic attacks on his family. This exchange underscores the contentious nature of immigration and citizenship debates in politics today.
"Let's just talk about how insane it is to elect someone to any major office who hasn't even been a US citizen for ten years..." - Vickie Paladino
"This isn't just hateful rhetoric - it's a reflection of what happens when Donald Trump's authoritarian administration is allowed to shove New Yorkers into unmarked vehicles..." - Zohran Mamdani
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