Muslim identity
JD Vance Criticizes Zohran Mamdani's 9/11 Comments About Muslim Discrimination
Oct 26, 2025 12:40 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance responds to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's comments about post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims, highlighting ongoing tensions about Islamophobia in American politics and the challenges faced by Muslim politicians embracing their religious identity in public life.
Zohran Mamdani Embraces Muslim Identity Amid Rising Islamophobic Attacks in NYC Mayoral Race
Oct 25, 2025 04:29 am CST
Democratic nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a powerful response to Islamophobic attacks from political opponents, pledging to embrace his Muslim identity while calling for equal treatment of Muslim New Yorkers. Despite facing accusations related to his faith and criticism of Israel, Mamdani secured the endorsement of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he challenges stereotypes in the contentious mayoral race.