“Zohran Mamdani’s comments are a disgrace and an embarrassment to the people of New York. His refusal to unequivocally support Israel’s right to defend itself, his endorsement of the BDS movement, and his vile accusation that the United States is ‘subsidizing genocide’ are morally reprehensible.

“New York is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. At a time when Jewish New Yorkers face rising antisemitism in our streets, on our campuses and in our politics, Mamdani’s rhetoric adds fuel to the fire. His willingness to appear on a livestream with a figure known for antisemitic commentary is further proof that he is unfit for public office.

“Mamdani’s radical views are now dangerously close to the Democratic mainstream. Polling shows he is in second place in the primary, and yet not a single prominent Democrat has condemned his inflammatory words. Silence from Governor Hochul, Senator Schumer and the rest of the Democratic establishment speaks volumes. It’s time Democrats show some moral courage, or admit that Mamdani’s dangerous extremism is no longer an outlier, but part of who they are.”

-NYGOP Spokesman David Laska