# Rapaport Criticizes Mamdani at Jewish Gathering

> Actor Michael Rapaport accuses NYC mayor of antisemitism and racism during protest.
- Title: Rapaport Criticizes Mamdani at Jewish Gathering · Fox News
- Summary: Actor Michael Rapaport accuses NYC mayor of antisemitism and racism during protest. Michael Rapaport called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'two-bit con man' and…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/us/michael-rapaport-rips-nyc-mayor-mamdani-jewish-gathering-outside-gracie-mansion
- Author: Alex Nitzberg
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael rapaport, zohran mamdani, nyc, gracie mansion, jewish gathering, antisemitism, mayor, news, politics
## Rapaport Attacks Mayor
Celebrity Michael Rapaport slammed NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Jewish schools protest.

> Zohran the moron is the most divisive mayor in the history of this city by far
## Mamdani's Response
Mayor Mamdani welcomed the gathering but said he would be elsewhere during the protest.

> I welcome them. They can have a vigil, or I've heard some describe it even as a protest.
## Rapaport's Mayoral Bid
Rapaport said he is considering running for mayor in 2029.

> I am absolutely considering running for mayor
## Rabbi Krauss Explains
Rabbi Krauss described students' protest as a civic act to show belonging and safety.

> Showing up is a civic act, one the Constitution protects and one they’ll need for the rest of their lives
## Counter-Protesters
Some counter-protesters displayed signs calling Mamdani a friend of Jews while opposing Israeli crimes.

> Mayor Mamdani A Friend of Jews While Opposing Israeli Crimes
## Key takeaway

Michael Rapaport called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'two-bit con man' and antisemite at Jewish protest.