New York City mayoral candidate and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) became the subject of widespread ridicule after failing to bench press 135 pounds without assistance at a city event. The incident occurred during a Men’s Day celebration in Brooklyn, where Mamdani struggled to lift the bar and had to be helped by a spotter from the group “500 Men Making a Difference,” according to the New York Post.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took sharp aim at mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s record on prostitution legalization, questioning how a self-described man of faith could ever support sex work.
New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a far-left Democrat and self-described socialist, accused former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump of conspiring to influence the outcome of the upcoming general election. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Mamdani pointed to a New York Times report claiming Trump spoke with Cuomo and is weighing which candidate has the best chance to beat Mamdani in November.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NY) refused to back Zohran Mamdani, the far-left Democratic mayoral candidate in New York City, when pressed repeatedly by CNN’s Manu Raju last week.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signaled reluctance Friday on MSNBC’s All In to fully endorse Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, despite his primary victory. Hochul acknowledged shared concerns over affordability but cited serious policy disagreements with the far-left candidate.
