Zohran Mamdani faced increased attacks after winning the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Key public figures from both Republican and Democratic parties made openly racist remarks. US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a disturbing image, while Rep. Brandon Gill criticized Mamdani's eating habits. US Rep. Eric Swalwell distanced himself from Mamdani's statements about Jewish people. Kirsten Gillibrand apologized for wrongly asserting that Mamdani mentioned global jihad. This hostility reflects a larger trend of anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant bigotry in American politics.
Rep. Andy Ogles referred to Mamdani as 'little Muhammad' and called for his deportation, showcasing a disturbing rise in public figures making racist statements.
Kirsten Gillibrand apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani's comments on global jihad, reflecting the broader issue of misinformation in political discourse.
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a controversial image of the Statue of Liberty in a burqa after Mamdani's victory, promoting fearmongering.
The heightened exposure to anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric throughout Mamdani's campaign highlights a troubling trend in American political dialogue.
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