# Mamdani Faces Loyalty Test from Leftist Allies

> New York Mayor Mamdani's leftist allies threaten to abandon him if he doesn't support their radical policies.
- Title: Mamdani Faces Loyalty Test from Leftist Allies · New York Post
- Summary: New York Mayor Mamdani's leftist allies threaten to abandon him if he doesn't support their radical policies. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani risks losing his…
- Keywords: zohran mamdani, jessica tisch, nypost, mamdani, leftist, police, sanctuary city, ice shooting, new york city, mayor, nypd, lyndon johnson
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/opinion/michael-goodwin-the-far-left-shows-no-remorse-to-jessica-tisch-as-mamdani-has-to-choose-where-he-stands
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:13:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zohran mamdani, jessica tisch, nypost, mamdani, leftist, police, sanctuary city, ice shooting, new york city, mayor, nypd, lyndon johnson
## Mamdani's Leftist Allies Target Him
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces accusations from his own movement of being a 'sell out' and 'traitor' to Palestinians.

> Last night, the NYPD and Commissioner Tisch violated the spirit, if not the letter, of our sanctuary city policies and fueled the Trump Administration’s attempt to demonize our communities
## Darializa Avila Chevalier's Attack
Darializa Avila Chevalier, who won her Democratic primary to unseat Adriano Espaillat, accuses Tisch of violating sanctuary city policies.

> Last night, the NYPD and Commissioner Tisch violated the spirit, if not the letter, of our sanctuary city policies and fueled the Trump Administration’s attempt to demonize our communities
## City Hall's Reaction
City Hall described Chevalier's attack as back-stabbing by a candidate who needed the mayor's support to win the general election.
## Historical Parallel to LBJ
Lyndon Johnson faced similar criticism from allies during his presidency as he struggled to save his sinking administration.
## Johnson's Response
Johnson attacked his party's left wing, declaring 'a liberal is intolerant of other views. He wants to control your thoughts and actions.'

> A liberal is intolerant of other views. He wants to control your thoughts and actions
## Johnson's Decision
Johnson dropped a bombshell in March 1968 by declaring he would end the war and not seek re-election.
## Mamdani's Current Dilemma
Mamdani must choose between his leftist allies and public safety as police tensions rise.
## ICE Shooting Incident
ICE agents shot and wounded a wanted illegal immigrant with a child in the back seat during a car escape attempt.
## Loyalty Test Ahead
Mamdani risks losing his leftist allies if he doesn't support their radical policies or public safety measures.
## Key takeaway

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani risks losing his leftist allies over police policies and public safety.