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Zohran Mamdani Slammed for 'Hypocrisy' After He calls to ‘Defund NYPD' | Midtown Shooting

A deadly mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan has reignited fierce debate over policing, public safety, and political accountability. As outrage grows, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is under fire for his past calls to defund and dismantle the NYPD — statements that critics say now clash with his current campaign promises. In this video, we break down Mamdani’s controversial history on law enforcement, his recent statements, and how the Midtown tragedy is reshaping the political battlefield ahead of the November 4th election. Who will New Yorkers trust to keep their city safe? #NYCShooting #ZohranMamdani #DefundThePolice #NYPD #MidtownManhattan #PublicSafety #NYCPolitics #EricAdams #AndrewCuomo #CurtisSliwa #GunViolence #NYCMayoralRace #BreakingNews #PoliceDebate #ManhattanShooting

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Karoline Leavitt DECLARES Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Victory a “Disaster” — WH Full Statement [Video]

Karoline Leavitt DECLARES Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Victory a “Disaster” — WH Full Statement

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fires a fierce warning, calling Zohran Mamdani’s potential election as NYC mayor a “disaster for New York and this country.” Dive into the heated political battle unfolding in one of America’s most influential cities and explore what’s at stake for the future of New York and the nation. Is this just political fear-mongering or a genuine crisis? Watch now for all the explosive details. #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #KarolineLeavitt #NewYorkPolitics #PoliticalDrama #NYC2025 #Election2025 #BreakingNews #PoliticalCrisis #USAPolitics #MayorRace #Controversy ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.194~

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Sanders vs Billionaires: Bernie Backs Mamdani As NYC Power Elites Dump Millions To STOP His Campaign [Video]

Sanders vs Billionaires: Bernie Backs Mamdani As NYC Power Elites Dump Millions To STOP His Campaign

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders has thrown his full support behind NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist challenging billionaire-backed candidates in a high-stakes race. As Mamdani’s people-first agenda gains traction, Wall Street titans, mega-landlords, and political elites are pouring tens of millions into anti-Mamdani effort #BernieSanders #ZohranMamdani #NYCPolitics #WallStreet #BillionaireBacklash #NYCMayoralRace #BernieBacksMamdani #MamdaniForMayor #WallStreetVsPeople #NYPrimary #Cuomo #Mamdani2025 #BernieTour Also Read Bernie Sanders to Run for Fourth Senate Term Amid US Democratic Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bernie-sanders-82-seeks-fourth-senate-term-011-3818219.html?ref=DMDesc Operation Rakth Chandan: DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs 11.70 crore :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/operation-rakth-chandan-dri-seizes-red-sanders-worth-rs-11-70-crore-3414939.html?ref=DMDesc Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 Democratic presidential campaign :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bernie-sanders-drops-out-of-2020-democratic-presidential-campaign-3068152.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

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Trump TORCHES Zohran Mamdani at Netanyahu Dinner, Accuses Him of Pushing an Anti-Semitic Agenda! [Video]

Trump TORCHES Zohran Mamdani at Netanyahu Dinner, Accuses Him of Pushing an Anti-Semitic Agenda!

During a high-profile dinner at the White House honoring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Trump accused Mamdani of promoting a "communist" and "anti-Semitic" agenda, warning that he “won’t make it” unless he changes course. The president also claimed Mamdani is enjoying a "honeymoon phase" with the public that won't last. #Trump #ZohranMamdani #Netanyahu #WhiteHouseDinner #PoliticalDrama #USPolitics #AntiSemitism #Israel #Communism #MayoralRace #TrumpSpeech #BreakingNews #Controversy #2025Politics ~PR.274~HT.408~GR.125~

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Zohran Mamdani’s 'African American' Claim Stirs Row: Black New Yorkers Furious, Call Him a ‘FRAUD’ [Video]

Zohran Mamdani’s 'African American' Claim Stirs Row: Black New Yorkers Furious, Call Him a ‘FRAUD’

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after referring to himself as “African American” during a campaign event. Critics, including prominent Black community leaders and voters, have condemned the remark as misleading and offensive, arguing that Mamdani’s Ugandan Indian heritage does not align with the lived experience of Black Americans. #ZohranMamdani #MiraNair #ZohranMamdaniVictory #ZohranMamdaniControversy #ZohranMamdaniRap #TrumpVsZohran #ZohranMamdaniNYC #ZohranMamdaniAge #ZohranMamdaniScandal #ZohranMamdaniUganda #TrumpOnZohran #ZohranMamdaniNani #CommunistClaim #ZohranMamdaniCollege #ZohranMamdaniNews ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

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Karoline Vs CNN Fiery Showdown Over Tulsi Gabbard's Obama Expose; 'Not Working on This Cabinet!’ [Video]

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In a heated exchange, Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt clashed with CNN anchors over Tulsi Gabbard’s explosive revelations linking Barack Obama to a fabricated intelligence coup against Donald Trump. Karoline shut down attempts to spin the narrative, declaring, “I’m not working on this cabinet!” The fiery segment spotlighted growing tensions in U.S. media and politics, as Gabbard’s claims send shockwaves through Washington. #KarolineVsCNN #TulsiGabbard #ObamaExpose #IntelligenceCoup #CNNShowdown #KarolineLeavitt #USPolitics #ObamaScandal #TrumpSupporters #MediaBias #DeepStateExposed #GabbardBombshell #FieryDebate #FakeNewsAlert Also Read ‘Hottest in the Room’: Trump Lauds Tulsi Gabbard, Repeats Debunked 2016 Election Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hottest-in-the-room-trump-lauds-tulsi-gabbard-repeats-debunked-2016-election-claims-7808405.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Says Gabbard Was 'Wrong' About Iran; Israeli Strikes Could Be 'Very Hard To Stop' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-says-gabbard-was-wrong-about-iran-israeli-strikes-could-be-very-hard-to-stop-7778805.html?ref=DMDesc Bangladesh Slams US Spy Chief Gabbard’s Remarks On Minority Persecution :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bangladesh-slams-us-spy-chief-gabbard-s-remarks-on-minority-persecution-4097771.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~

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