Why Not Just Condemn It?' Mamdani Refuses to Condemn Intifada' Slogan Three More Times to Kristen Welker
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During an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani repeatedly declined to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' a slogan often linked to violence against Israel. Facing scrutiny for his past comments on race and Israel, Mamdani argued that such phrases indicate a 'desperate desire for equality' rather than promoting anti-Semitism. He contended that banning words only echoes Trumpian approaches to rhetoric. His comments sparked controversy, particularly regarding a claim connecting the term 'intifada' to historical references made by the Holocaust Museum, eliciting backlash from the institution itself.
Mamdani emphasized that the phrase 'globalize the intifada' reflects a yearning for equality and human rights for Palestinians, diverging from the criticism it faces.
When asked about anti-Semitism, Mamdani insisted that banning phrases is not the solution, likening such actions to Trump's rhetoric, thus avoiding a direct condemnation.
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