ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox today demanded Congressman Pat Ryan answer whether he stands by his endorsement of Zohran Mamdani following Mamdani’s disgraceful October 7th anniversary statement:

“Pat Ryan’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani was reckless then, and it’s indefensible now. Mamdani’s shameful statement on the October 7th anniversary – accusing Israel of genocide – is modern-day blood libel. These vile accusations distort history, demonize the Jewish state and dishonor the memory of the 1,200 innocent victims murdered by Hamas terrorists two years ago.

“Does Congressman Ryan stand by his endorsement? Will he condemn this antisemitic rhetoric, or does he share Mamdani’s reprehensible views? New Yorkers deserve answers, and they deserve better than politicians who enable hatred against the Jewish community.”

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