Far-Right Republicans Call for Deportation of Democratic Mayoral Nominee Zohran Mamdani

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Right-wing New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC) is calling on the Trump administration to revoke Mamdani's citizenship and deport him from the country, labeling him a "radical" and "communist." Mamdani, a 33-year-old likely Democratic nominee for New York City's next mayor, declared victory in the primary after former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race on Tuesday evening. The group urges White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action, citing concerns over uncontrolled immigration and alleged ties to socialism.

Mamdani's victory has sparked an avalanche of Islamophobic hate and calls for his deportation despite him being a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018. Mamdani's platform has largely focused on addressing the growing affordability crisis in New York City, with plans for universal childcare, free buses, and a freeze on rent increases in rent-controlled units. The administration claims Mamdani's victory is a result of uncontrolled immigration, pushing a mass deportation agenda.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York Young Republican Club is calling for the deportation of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old likely Democratic nominee for New York City's next mayor, labeling him a "radical" and "communist."
  • Mamdani, a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018, was born in Uganda in 1991 and moved to New York at the age of seven with his family.
  • The group is urging White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action, citing concerns over uncontrolled immigration and alleged ties to socialism.
  • Mamdani's victory has sparked an avalanche of Islamophobic hate and calls for his deportation.
  • Mamdani's campaign platform focuses on addressing the growing affordability crisis in New York City, including universal childcare, free buses, and a freeze on rent increases in rent-controlled units.
  • Republicans, including Sen. Mike Collins and councilwoman Vickie Paladini, are calling for Mamdani's deportation and reinstatement of the Un-American Activities Committee.
  • Mamdani has denied allegations of antisemitism and has denounced rising acts of antisemitic abuse.

Statistics:

  • Mamdani, born in 1991 in Uganda, moved to New York at age seven with his family in 1998 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2018.
  • The NYYRC, founded in 1911, is a political and social club for New York Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40.
  • The Communist Control Act was signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954 during the Cold War.
  • Incumbent New York Mayor Eric Adams is set to run as an independent in November's general election after facing corruption charges, which were subsequently dropped.
  • A spokesperson for councilwoman Vickie Paladini claimed that Mamdani is eligible for removal from the country "due to his involvement in multiple antisemitic and far-left organizations in college."

Sources:

  • The New York Young Republican Club
  • Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
  • AP
  • Newsweek