American politician and Mayor of New York City since 2026
NYPD captain transferred after caught in uniform calling Mamdani ‘an embarrassment’
nydailynews.com/2026/05/05/nypd-captain-transferred-after-caught-on-video-calling-mamdani-an-embarrassment/
How does LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt feel about being compared to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani?
While acknowledging that Mamdani's promise of free ... Show more
Billionaire Ken Griffin scales back NYC jobs in response to Mamdani's 'tax the rich' antics — sparking fears wealthy exodus has begun
nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/billionaire-ken-griffin-scales-back-nyc-jobs-in-response-to-mamdanis-tax-the-rich-antics-sparking-fears-wealthy-exodus-has-begun/
What everyone is missing about Mamdani’s plan to tax Ken Griffin’s $238 million penthouse
edition.cnn.com/2026/05/07/business/zohran-mamdani-ken-griffin-taxes
New York Mayor Mamdani Snubs King Charles III: “Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond”: Here in New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to meet privately with King ...
democracynow.org/2026/5/1/headlines/new_york_mayor_mamdani_snubs_king_charles_iii_return_the_koh_i_noor_diamond
Key FactsCall for Return of Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India
Apr 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly requested that King Charles III return the Koh-i-Noor diamond during his state visit.
- The 106-carat gem, displayed in the Tower of London, was transferred to Britain in 1849 via a peace treaty with the Punjab kingdom.
- Multiple countries, including India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, claim ownership of the historic diamond.
- The anti-immigration Reform UK party condemned the demand, insisting the diamond will remain in the Tower of London.
If I was to speak to the king, separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.— Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor, said during a 9/11 memorial event.
Obama and Mamdani read and sing with Bronx pre-K students - Salon.com: Their first in-person meeting highlights early education, and Obama’s promise to advise ...
salon.com/2026/04/19/obama-and-mamdani-read-and-sing-with-bronx-pre-k-students/
Key FactsObama and Mamdani Unite at Bronx Preschool Visit
Apr 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time during a visit to the Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx.
- They read to children and led a sing-along as part of the city’s free preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds.
- A private discussion beforehand centered on Mamdani’s administration’s goals to provide strong early childhood support in New York City.
- Despite harsh criticism from former President Trump regarding Mamdani’s second-home tax plan, Mamdani continues to seek a working relationship with Trump.
Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York!— Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post criticizing Mayor Mamdani
Mayor Mamdani Highlights Fashion Workers as He Skips Met Gala: New York’s mayor highlighted the seamstresses, tailors and other workers in the fashion industry.
nytimes.com/2026/05/04/style/mamdani-skips-met-gala-fashion-workers.html
Jesse Watters attacks Zohran Mamdani, saying he’s accomplished little in office and criticizing his policies on housing, immigration, and public services.
Exclusive | Miss Israel says she randomly bumped into NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife in cafe — and it all went horribly wrong
nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/miss-israel-says-she-randomly-bumped-into-nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdanis-wife-in-cafe-and-it-all-went-horribly-wrong/
N.Y.P.D. Captain Is Transferred After Calling Mamdani ‘Total Nonsense’: The captain, James G. Wilson, was also filmed calling Democrats a “waste of human race.”
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OpinionThe Red-Blue Economic Divide: Mamdani is teaching the whole country a lesson, as his city empties of people.
wsj.com/opinion/the-red-blue-economic-divide-7868847d
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Ken Griffin slams Mamdani for singling him out as a 'profound lack of judgment,' ripping socialist bent
foxbusiness.com/politics/ken-griffin-slams-mamdani-singling-him-out-profound-lack-judgment-ripping-socialist-bent
After the pomp and circumstance in Washington, DC, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in New York City on Wednesday with current Mayor ... Show more
King Charles, Queen Camilla visit 9/11 Memorial in NYC. Updates
King Charles, Queen Camilla visit 9/11 Memorial in NYC. Updates
Strong words from Mamdani: Swastika graffiti causes outrage in New York: Unknown perpetrators have defaced Jewish institutions in New York with swastikas and ...
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Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview: The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr ...
nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/obama-colbert-interview-trump.html
Key FactsObama’s Witty Remarks on Trump and Colbert’s Future
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
- Obama was interviewed at his Presidential Center when Colbert humorously asked about running for president after his show ends.
- The former president made a sharp joke about the lowered standards for presidential candidates while complimenting Colbert’s look and abilities.
- Colbert dismissed the idea of running as foolish, but Obama suggested he could outperform some current politicians.
- The Late Show will conclude on May 21, with Colbert moving on to co-write a new Lord of the Rings screenplay.
It was not.— Obama, responding to Colbert’s question about whether his remarks amounted to an endorsement during a The Late Show interview at the Obama Presidential Center
Under Mamdani, New York surrenders India’s 657 looted artifacts worth $14 million
financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/under-mamdani-new-york-surrenders-indias-657-looted-artifacts-worth-14-million/4225750/
Push to Freeze the Rent in New York Clears Major Hurdle: The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran ...
nytimes.com/2026/05/07/nyregion/mamdani-rent-freeze-stabilized-apartment.html
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani released from Florida ICU: Mayor Rudy Giuliani is out of the ICU and will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital ...
nydailynews.com/2026/05/06/rudy-giuliani-released-florida-icu/
Key FactsRudy Giuliani Leaves ICU, Recovering from Pneumonia
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the ICU and is recovering in the hospital following a serious pneumonia diagnosis.
- His breathing difficulties were worsened by a restrictive airway condition stemming from exposure to the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
- He was previously on a ventilator but is now breathing independently and is reported to be stable.
- Giuliani was disbarred in 2024 due to false claims related to the 2020 election.
a True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR,— Trump's Truth Social post about Giuliani's hospitalization
Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC: The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test ...
theintercept.com/2026/05/11/real-estate-expo-israel-west-bank-settlement-nyc/
Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ slogan is ‘just as hateful’ as racial slurs, New York real estate titan says
cnn.com/2026/05/06/business/mamdani-taxes-real-estate
newlinesmag Apr 30
Mamdani Wants the Koh-i-Noor Diamond Returned, but to Whom?: When NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’d ask King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor ...
newlinesmag.com/running-notes/mamdani-wants-the-kohinoor-diamond-returned-but-to-whom/
New York's second-home tax: Will Mamdani's plan drive out the super-rich?
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New York's mayor: Mamdani was quiet for 100 days. Now it's time for a little revolution.
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Paid articlePaywallZohran Mamdani Doubles Down On Calling Trump A Fascist: When your crush talks sh*t on you to NPR... Hate when that happens! :(
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Mamdani’s Tax Return: $1,600 From Rapping and $131,000 From Politics: In their 2025 joint tax return, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji ...
nytimes.com/2026/04/16/nyregion/mamdani-tax-return.html
The Hill Opinion | "Yes, New York’s mayor had the bad judgment to make Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of Citadel, one of the nation’s most successful ... Show more
Mamdani’s $6 billion mistake
Mamdani’s $6 billion mistake
Mamdani’s success shows Republican policy isn’t working | STAFF COMMENTARY: Opinion: Zohran Mamdani's electoral success as a socialist should convince ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/04/22/zohran-mamdani-republicans/
OpinionGoverning under capitalism is contradictory—even for Mamdani: What happens when a socialist suddenly governs the largest city in the U.S.? Zohran Mamdani has had ...
jacobin.de/artikel/zohran-mamdani-buergermeister-regierung-kapitalismus
Jessica Tarlov argues Zohran Mamdani has politically outmaneuvered Donald Trump, while Jesse Watters counters that Trump simply likes New York and donated ... Show more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made history as the city's first mayor to ride the full TD Five Boro Bike Tour, joining more than 32 ... Show more
Jessica Tarlov Makes the Case For Why NYC Needs Billionaires: ‘We Have To Preserve That’
mediaite.com/media/news/jessica-tarlov-makes-the-case-for-why-nyc-needs-billionaires-we-have-to-preserve-that/
Ken Griffin Is Mightily Pissed Off With Zohran Mamdani: After Mayor Mamdani made CEO Ken Griffin the face of a proposed pied-à-terre tax, Griffin’s company ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ken-griffin-is-mightily-pissed-off-with-zohran-mamdani.html
Zohran Mamdani has condemned antisemitic vandalism that occurred in Queens. Hate symbols were found on cars, synagogues and community centres ... Show more
Mamdani ‘horrified’ after antisemitic graffiti appears in New York
Mamdani ‘horrified’ after antisemitic graffiti appears in New York
Mamdani skips Met Gala, calls attention to fashion workers: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) may have skipped the Met Gala, but he still highlighted six ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5863308-mamdani-skips-met-gala-calls-attention-to-fashion-workers/
OpinionEDITORIAL | Poignant red carpet moments give us food for thought: A UKZN graduate’s tears is a reminder of her achievement and her financial struggles
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-05-08-editorial-poignant-red-carpet-moments-give-us-food-for-thought/
Increasing attacks: Swastika graffiti again on synagogue in New York: In the Queens borough, unknown individuals sprayed antisemitic symbols on a synagogue and ...
spiegel.de/ausland/new-york-city-erneut-hakenkreuz-schmierereien-an-synagoge-in-queens-a-d8050d87-ea76-4877-972f-c6f206cde6cd
Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals: Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a ...
nytimes.com/2026/05/01/nyregion/mamdani-royal-visit.html
out.com May 05
Every notable celebrity absence from 2026’s Met Gala: Whether it's because of politics, a scheduling conflict, or just not being invited ...
out.com/celebs/met-gala-celebs-protesting
Key FactsMet Gala 2026 Marred by Protests and Celebrity Reactions
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mashable.com
- The 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Fashion is Art,' coincided with the museum's upcoming exhibition 'Costume Art' opening on May 10.
- Jeff Bezos sponsored the event with $10 million but faced strong backlash and was absent from the red carpet.
- Protesters left 300 bottles of fake urine inside the museum to spotlight Amazon warehouse workers allegedly forced to urinate in bottles.
- While most celebrities attended despite the protests, some, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, declined the invitation citing conflicting values.
"Jeff Bezos's company Amazon is literally being sued for forcing workers to urinate in bottles. Amazon avoids MILLIONS in tax and Bezos is one of the world's richest men. The Met Museum is taking the PISS by having Jeff honoured as their Gala host."— Statement by the activist group Everyone Hates Elon posted on Instagram
Editorial: Shooter at Correspondents’ Dinner shows why N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani should leave Ken Griffin alone
chicagotribune.com/2026/04/26/editorial-new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-was-wrong-to-target-ken-griffin/
The Armenian Weekly May 02
Zohran Mamdani and the Armenian stress test: From Gaza to Ukraine, public trust in official human rights discourse has been eroded by the perception that its ...
armenianweekly.com/2026/05/01/zohran-mamdani-and-the-armenian-stress-test/
A Preschoolers Hilarious Interactions With Zohran Mamdani Is Going Viral: "Still a better answer than most Fox hosts trying to say 'Mamdani.'"
buzzfeed.com/mjs538/mamdanis-new-name
Key FactsPreschooler’s Guess Sparks Viral Moment with Mamdani
Apr 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- Zohran Mamdani and Barack Obama read to children and performed a choreographed version of 'Wheels on the Bus.'
- A viral highlight occurred when a child guessed Mamdani’s first name during the event, attracting millions of views.
- Online reactions praised the children's excitement and humorously compared the moment to media personalities' struggles with his name.
- The concept of nominative determinism was referenced to illustrate the link between Mamdani’s name and his profession.
Billionaire GOP Megadonor Fumes After His $238M Penthouse Is Used in ‘Tax the Rich’ Video
thedailybeast.com/billionaire-gop-megadonor-fumes-after-his-238m-penthouse-used-in-tax-the-rich-video/
Tax the rich: Billionaire Ken Griffin threatens Mamdani over second-home tax: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is getting serious about his campaign promise to tax ...
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Mamdani slams Israeli real estate event in NYC as 'effort to displace Palestinians'
middleeasteye.net/news/mamdani-says-israeli-real-estate-sale-effort-displace-palestinians-their-homes
A 'love letter' to the Greek American community of NYC: Mayor Mamdani hosts the annual Greek Independence Day celebration at Gracie Mansion ... Show more
Mamdani's clash with billionaire puts NYC street food vendors in the crosshairs: Citadel threatens to halt its $6 billion Midtown Manhattan headquarters project ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/mamdanis-clash-billionaire-puts-nyc-street-food-vendors-crosshairs
During King Charles's recent trip to the US, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for the return of the Koh‑i‑Noor diamond.
The 105‑carat gem ... Show more
What in the World - How did New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani win over young people? - BBC Sounds
What in the World - How did New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani win over young people? - BBC Sounds
Mamdani slams Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling: ‘It risks disenfranchising millions’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5856048-voting-rights-act-supreme-court-zohran-mamdani/
Ken Griffin Pushes Back After Mamdani Features His $238 Million Penthouse in Tax-the-Rich Video
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been relatively quiet for 100 days. Now he is apparently fully committed to class warfare and is taking on billionaires ... Show more
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Miss Israel Posts Video Selfie With Zohran Mamdani's Wife: 'Refused to Engage': “So, guess who sat next to me at a cafe in New York?“ Melanie Shiraz, 27 ...
newsweek.com/miss-israel-selfie-zohran-mamdani-wife-rama-duwaji-11916067
What Is the ‘Mamdani Act’? GOP Bill Would Ban Socialists, Marxists From US: Texas Representative Chip Roy's “Mamdani Act“ would make socialists ...
newsweek.com/what-is-the-mamdani-act-gop-bill-banning-socialists-marxists-from-us-11855151
New York Mayor: Mamdani recommends King Charles return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India
spiegel.de/panorama/leute/new-york-zohran-mamdani-empfiehlt-koenig-charles-kronjuwelen-rueckgabe-an-indien-a-4e79ad9b-fd66-470b-a7a6-91a53bca6e5d
Zohran Can Do Much More to Boost Organizing: Socialist New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has accomplished much in just a few months. But one major thing is missing ...
jacobin.com/2026/04/mamdani-working-class-organizing-new-york
The Bulwark Apr 30
Is the Democratic Answer for Winning Rural Voters . . . Mamdani?: Plus: The best Leopard–Face-Eating Chart, ever.
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Paid articlePaywallZohran Mamdani Condemns 'Antisemitic Hatred' After Swastika Graffiti in NY: At least 5 reports of spray painted swastikas were made to the police early Monday ...
newsweek.com/zohran-mamdani-condemns-antisemitic-hatred-after-swastika-graffiti-in-nyc-11911319
Independent candidate dubbed 'Birmingham's Mamdani' fighting for 'better deal' in suburb he loves
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/independent-candidate-dubbed-birminghams-mamdani-33876784
Mamdani's wife: Thumbs up for the "mass rape hoax": The artist Rama Duwaji is married to the new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani. On social media ...
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Bill Maher Spars With Comic David Cross Over Zohran Mamdani: ‘A Straight Up Communist!’
mediaite.com/media/bill-maher-spars-with-comic-david-cross-over-zohran-mamdani-a-straight-up-communist/
Zohran Mamdani and the Contradiction of Democratic Socialism: What happens when a DSA politician takes charge of the largest city in the United States? Zohran ...
jacobin.com/2026/04/mamdani-dsa-democratic-socialism-capitalism
Zohran Mamdani says Iran war speaks to a 'broken kind of politics': Through his first 100 days as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has focused on “pothole ...
npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785163/zohran-mamdani-interview-first-100-days
Peter Lucas: Wu’s congestion pricing plan stuffed with problems: It's bad enough drivers must deal with hopeless traffic, parking tickets as large as car ...
bostonherald.com/2026/05/04/peter-lucas-wus-congestion-pricing-plan-stuffed-with-problems/
The new socialist mayor of New York is here, there, and everywhere rolling out progressive policies.
But the scale of mass organizing initiatives organized by ... Show more
Zohran Can Do Much More to Boost Organizing
Zohran Can Do Much More to Boost Organizing
newlinesmag May 01
The Koh-i-Noor is back in the headlines, resurfacing amid King Charles III’s visit and pointed remarks from Zohran Mamdani ... Show more
Daily Sabah Apr 27
Turkish-American community protests Mamdani over ‘genocide’ remarks: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is at the center of controversy as his social media post ...
dailysabah.com/politics/turkish-american-community-protests-mamdani-over-genocide-remarks/news
ekathimerini.com Apr 27
New York Mayor Mamdani marks Greek Independence Day: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked 205 years since the start of Greece’s struggle for independence from ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/diaspora-politics/1302063/new-york-mayor-mamdani-marks-greek-independence-day/
"Zohran Mamdani is a test case for the type of politics that are possible right now." — @krystalball at Jacobin's live recording of the Confronting ... Show more
Mamdani thanks same billionaire he targeted in tax video for NYPD money: Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly praised billionaire Ken Griffin for backing police funding ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/mamdani-thanks-same-billionaire-he-targeted-tax-video-nypd-money
Gov. Kathy Hochul insisted she would never tax the rich.
After months of pressure from the socialist movement and Zohran Mamdani ... Show more
Zohran Mamdani and the Left Made Kathy Hochul Tax the Rich
Zohran Mamdani and the Left Made Kathy Hochul Tax the Rich