Democrats and progressive Jewish organizations want a word with the NYC mayoral candidate, who criticizes Israel in the language of the far left.

Zohran Mamdani has captured public attention as a strong candidate for the future Mayor of New York. "I think everyone was shocked and surprised by his unexpected victory," said Patrick Egan, a professor of political science and public policy at New York University as quoted from NPR, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.