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Mamdani Discourages ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as Key Democrats Withhold Endorsements

Following private talks with business leaders alongside Jewish officials, the Democratic mayoral nominee discouraged the slogan 'globalize the intifada'.

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Overview

  • Zohran Mamdani told business and Jewish leaders he will no longer use or support the slogan 'globalize the intifada' and will discourage others from doing so.
  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have scheduled private meetings with Mamdani but have yet to offer formal endorsements.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other national progressives including Reps. Jerry Nadler and Ro Khanna have publicly backed Mamdani’s campaign.
  • The tional ReRepublican Congressional Committee rolled out digital ads linking Mamdani’s democratic socialist agenda to competitive House Democrats Tom Suozzi, Laura Gillen, Josh Riley and Nellie Pou.
  • Mamdani’s cost-of-living platform—featuring fare-free buses, tuition-free CUNY, rent freezes, universal childcare and city-run grocery stores—remains central to his general election strategy.