Stefanik Slams Kathy Hochul for Endorsing "Communist" Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik criticized Governor Kathy Hochul on Fox & Friends, saying she has endorsed a "communist" Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor. Stefanik accused Hochul of owning Mamdani's radical proposals, including defunding the police, abolishing prisons, and decriminalizing sex work. Stefanik argued that Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani will destroy New York and that she is petrified of her far-left base.

Key Takeaways:

• Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for endorsing Zohran Mamdani, a self-described communist, for NYC Mayor.
• Stefanik accused Hochul of owning Mamdani's radical proposals, including defunding the police, abolishing prisons, and decriminalizing sex work.
• According to a poll, 60% of voters on Long Island want someone new, and 69% of voters in New York want someone new as governor.
• Stefanik argued that Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani will destroy New York and make it less affordable and more dangerous.
• Stefanik said that Hochul has abandoned moderate Democrats and is now embracing radical far-left ideology.
• Stefanik claimed that New York moved more to the Republican direction in 2024, with support for President Trump growing every day.
• Stefanik vowed to win Republicans, independents, and moderate Democrats who are disillusioned with the far-left direction of the Democratic Party.

Statistics:

• 60% of voters on Long Island want someone new as governor (Stefanik, 2025)
• 69% of voters in New York want someone new as governor (Stefanik, 2025)
• 2024: New York State moved more to the Republican direction in terms of support for President Trump (Stefanik, 2025)
• 50% or below: Zohran Mamdani's polling numbers in NYC Democratic strongholds (Stefanik, 2025)

Sources:

• Rep. Elise Stefanik's press release, "ICYMI: Stefanik Slammed Kathy Hochul on Fox & Friends for Endorsing Communist Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor" (Stefanik.house.gov, 2025)