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Zohran Mamdani's week from hell
Zohran Mamdani's week from hell destroys his grip on the woke left as protests and Trump meetings spark fury.
In brief
Zohran Mamdani's week from hell destroys his grip on the woke left as protests and Trump meetings spark fury. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from left supporters after being accused of complicity in ICE shooting of immigrant Oscar Bergal and meeting Trump. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Zohran Mamdani's week from hell
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani lost grip on the woke left after being accused of complicity in ICE shooting of immigrant Oscar Bergal.
“Mamdani is complicit”
Protesters accuse Mamdani of betrayal
Protesters chanted 'traitor' and 'sellout' at Mamdani during October 7 candlelight vigil marking Hamas attack on Israel.
“Mamdani is complicit”
Mamdani meets Trump at Gracie Mansion
Mamdani met Trump at Gracie Mansion in September to ensure city benefits from political opportunities.
“to ensure that we're using every opportunity we have to deliver for this city”
ICE shooting of Oscar Bergal
ICE shot 28-year-old Oscar Bergal, a Dominican immigrant, near Marble Hill neighborhood in Manhattan.
“ICE agents dressed up in construction vests carrying long guns shot at a man and his 5-year-old child”
Bergal's lawyer says he's in jail
Bergal's lawyer states he remains in Brooklyn federal jail with a bullet wound.
“Bergal was still in a Brooklyn federal jail with a bullet in his body”
Mamdani calls for ICE abolition
Mamdani demanded ICE be abolished during remarks on Thursday, but failed to sway Trump.
“We know, and I have said this directly, whether to the president or to the public, ICE undermines public safety”
Mamdani's supporters question Trump meetings
Some supporters questioned Mamdani's repeated meetings with Trump after failed efforts to free Bergal.
“Mamdani is complicit”
Mamdani defends Trump meetings
Mamdani insisted he met Trump to ensure city benefits from political opportunities.
“to ensure that we're using every opportunity we have to deliver for this city”
Mamdani faces criticism from left
Leftists criticized Mamdani for supporting NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) despite promises to disband it.
“The NYPD spent more time protecting a militia that just shot someone than protecting New Yorkers”
Mamdani's dinner at Palestinian restaurant
Mamdani dined at Hinds Hall, the Upper West Side's only Palestinian restaurant after October 7 vigil.
“Mamdani was seen having dinner at Hinds Hall, the Upper West Side's only Palestinian restaurant”
Activist confronts Mamdani
A masked activist shouted 'Stop being a f***ing traitor' at Mamdani after dinner at Hinds Hall.
“Stop being a f***ing traitor”
Mamdani's response to protests
Mamdani said he signed up for the role of mayor and was 'furious' about ongoing issues.
“I am the mayor of New York City and this is what I signed up for”
Mamdani's stance on ICE
Mamdani stated ICE undermines public safety and has killed 74,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
“I'm angry that the genocide in Gaza continues and has killed 74,000 Palestinians”
Mamdani's support for Tisch
Mamdani defended NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch despite left-wing criticism.
“Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner and there are no plans to change that”
Mamdani's promise to disband SRG
Mamdani promised to disband the Strategic Response Group (SRG) that critics say has 'brutalized' New Yorkers.
“the group often criticized by his base had 'brutalized countless New Yorkers exercising their first amendment rights'”
Mamdani's week ends with fury
Mamdani's week ends with supporters furious over his 'love affair' with Trump and loss of left-wing support.
“Mamdani's week from hell has destroyed his grip on the woke left while his 'love affair' with Trump leaves supporters furious”
The takeaway
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from left supporters after being accused of complicity in ICE shooting of immigrant Oscar Bergal and meeting Trump.
