Mehdi Hasan
Nalin Haley Claims Naturalized Citizens Shouldn't Hold Office and Foreign Students Act as Spies
Nov 21, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Nalin Haley, son of former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, has sparked controversy with recent statements opposing naturalized citizens holding public office and claiming foreign students serve as spies. In interviews with Tucker Carlson and UnHerd, the 24-year-old advocated restricting immigration, eliminating dual citizenship, and prioritizing American jobs for native-born citizens, citing unemployment among his college-educated friends as justification for his views.
Mehdi Hasan Fact-Checks Eric Trump's False Anti-India Claims About NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani
Nov 20, 2025 11:43 pm CST
British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan publicly corrected Eric Trump's claim that NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "hates Indians," pointing out that Mamdani is of Indian heritage himself. The controversy erupted after Trump's son called the 34-year-old Democrat a "socialist communist" who harbors anti-Indian and antisemitic sentiments, despite Mamdani being the son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and poised to become New York's first Muslim mayor.
Mehdi Hasan Challenges Critics Following Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory as First Muslim Mayor of New York City
Nov 05, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Journalist Mehdi Hasan confronted critics after Zohran Mamdani's landmark election as New York City's first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist celebrated with Bollywood music while promising to fight for everyday New Yorkers against political dynasties and addressing the city's economic challenges through wealth taxation.
Trump Ally Laura Loomer's Controversial Claims About Muslims in Politics: Clash with Journalist Mehdi Hasan
Oct 26, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Far-right activist Laura Loomer sparked controversy in a heated exchange with journalist Mehdi Hasan over US Vice President JD Vance's comments about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Loomer claimed MAGA would never support a Muslim in the White House, distinguishing between Vance's Hindu wife and Muslims, while emphasizing "Our problem isn't with brown people. It's with Islam." The dispute highlights ongoing religious and racial tensions in American politics.
US Congressman Brandon Gill Faces Backlash After Telling Muslim Journalist to "Go Back to UK" Over Islamic Prayer Call Defense
Oct 22, 2025 08:18 pm CST
US Congressman Brandon Gill sparked controversy by telling British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan to "go back to the UK" after Hasan defended Islamic prayer calls in America. The heated exchange, which centered on religious freedom and expression, quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism of Gill's comments as xenophobic and contradictory to First Amendment protections. This incident follows previous controversial remarks by Gill regarding cultural practices and immigration.