Trump Criticizes Jewish Support for ‘Jew Hater’ Mamdani as Foolish

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Trump Criticizes Jewish Support for ‘Jew Hater’ Mamdani as Foolish

In a controversial statement leading up to the New York City mayoral election, President Donald Trump criticized Jewish voters who consider supporting Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Trump stated that voting for Mamdani, whom he referred to as a “proven and self professed JEW HATER,” was foolish.

Trump’s Strong Statement

Trump made his remarks via a post on Truth Social, asserting, “Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani is a stupid person!!!” His comments have ignited a fierce debate regarding Mamdani’s positions and statements regarding anti-Semitism.

Mamdani’s Background

Zohran Mamdani is a Muslim candidate who identifies as a Democratic Socialist. Earlier this year, he expressed that it “pains” him to be accused of antisemitism. He has previously announced his commitment to protect Jewish New Yorkers as part of his governance.

Controversial Statements

Despite his declarations, Mamdani has faced criticism for not condemning the phrase “globalize the intifada,” which connects with historical terror attacks. An antisemitism watchdog group, the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), issued an alarming report urging voters to reconsider Mamdani’s candidacy.

The ISGAP report claimed Mamdani has ignored the violent implications of the term “intifada”.
It highlighted his downplaying of the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, labeling Israel’s response as “genocide.”
Mamdani faced backlash for a bill aimed at penalizing New York charities that support Israel.

Election Dynamics

As the election approaches, Trump has recommended voters support former Governor Andrew Cuomo instead of Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. He stated that a vote for Sliwa could inadvertently benefit Mamdani’s campaign.