The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has shown renewed support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite mounting scrutiny over his anti-Israel views and socialist policies. In a recent social media post, the DNC highlighted Mamdani’s call to broaden his coalition, including those who once supported former President Donald Trump. This move has drawn sharp criticism, with critics accusing the party of accelerating its transformation into a socialist entity. The support comes as key party leaders have yet to endorse Mamdani’s campaign, raising concerns about the potential impact on the Democratic Party’s internal dynamics and its stance on Israel.
The post comes as several party leaders, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have yet to endorse his campaign with just two months until Election Day. Party officials have been careful to affirm their support for Mamdani but have not outright embraced his radical policy agenda. Throughout the summer, Fox News Digital has reported extensively on Mamdani’s past comments, political connections, and questionable stances. A Fox News Digital review discovered that Mamdani’s growing circle of influence is littered with activists who have espoused anti-Israel views and socialist principles.
Mamdani also delivered remarks at a church led by a pastor with a history of controversial statements on race, anti-Israel ties, and support for reparations. Fox News Digital has also reported on a resurfaced interview in which Mamdani highlights his commitment to BDS, an acronym for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions, and sanctions against Israel, as he runs for mayor in a city with the highest Jewish population in the United States outside of Israel. The post comes as several party leaders, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have yet to endorse his campaign with just two months until Election Day.