Overview
- Rapaport unveiled the plan in a New Year social video and reiterated it at the close of his Jan. 5 I Am Rapaport podcast.
- He says the goal is to unseat Zohran Mamdani, focusing on the mayor’s past criticism of Israel and his progressive platform.
- The announcement featured crude name-calling and warnings about Mamdani’s tenure, reflecting a combative tone.
- Rapaport urged supporters to send résumés and said he is preparing now, though outlets report no campaign filings or formal steps.
- News organizations sought comment from Rapaport’s team and the Mayor’s office without immediate responses.