House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is raising concerns about the policy views of New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, specifically highlighting Mamdani’s unwillingness to denounce the slogan “globalize the intifada,” according to a report from The Hill.
During an appearance on ABC, Jeffries confirmed that he plans to meet with Mamdani and intends to discuss several of the Assemblyman’s positions. When asked about Mamdani’s lack of condemnation for Hamas and his defense of the term “globalize” as well as the full phrase “globalize the intifada,” Jeffries responded, “Globalizing the intifada, by way of example, is not an acceptable phrase and he is gonna have to clarify his position on that as he moves forward with respect to the Jewish communities.”
Jeffries stressed that any Democratic candidate hoping to lead New York City must take a firm stance on ensuring the safety of the city’s Jewish population. “Our nominee is going to have to convince folks that he is prepared to aggressively address the rise in antisemitism in the city of New York, which has been an unacceptable development.”
While Jeffries congratulated Mamdani—who identifies as a democratic socialist—on his primary victory in the Democratic mayoral race, he did not offer his endorsement. Instead, he said he wants a direct discussion with Mamdani about the assemblyman’s vision for governing the city.
Jeffries emphasized that one issue overrides all others in importance: the city’s safety. He said the next mayor must be fully committed to “the safety and well-being of all of the people.”
President Donald Trump weighed in on Mamdani’s candidacy by labeling him a “Communist Lunatic” in a social media post. Jeffries fired back by sharing the post and criticizing Trump’s rhetoric. “Stop lying about Assemblyman Mamdani. He is neither a communist nor a lunatic. And New York City doesn’t need to be saved by a wannabe King.”
Andrew Cuomo, the state’s former governor, was defeated by Mamdani in the ranked-choice primary by a ten-point margin. Sources say Cuomo is now weighing the possibility of launching an independent bid for mayor and could make an announcement later this week.
{Matzav.com}
This statement is ridiculous. Globalize the intifada is a clear inciting of violence against Jews. There isn’t an alternative explanation. Clarification is unnecessary. The issue is that Madmani (spelled so on purpose) is brazen support for Hamas and other terrorists, and open hate for Jews. Anything short of total condemnation of such positions is intolerable. I would be gratified seeing the Democrat machine in NYC openly regret any support for this business suited terrorist. And I would love to see an election in which he gets shellacked to the point of disgrace. I am appalled that Jeffries made this about Trump. It’s about morality, which is nearly absent in today’s Democratic Party.
I agree with everything you said. I would like to add that I think it’s a blessing that Jeffries is trying to not push further with the Left by at least trying to pull back on the lunacy of Mamdani.
Jefferies is a fake phony fraud. The fact that this incompetent DEI hire was made the leader of democrat Congress just shows how corrupt the DNC is.
Voice of Reason is right in the attitude. However, I hope can only hope that Jefferies is playing it safe, in a “trolling” way as to not undermine the Democrats of NY but also trying to bring out the worst so that he will resign before the elections.
HEISNOT A COMMUNIST, BUT HIS AGENDA IS PURE COMMUNISM!
What is the point in “phony clarifications “ his attitude is clear and he is not afraid to show his Jew hatred