Gillibrand apologizes to Mamdani over 'jihad' remark
Share and Follow


Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has reportedly apologized to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over saying he had referred to “global jihad” in the past.

A readout that Politico obtained said Mamdani and Gillibrand talked Monday night on a call amid voting on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

“Gillibrand apologized for mischaracterizing Mamdani’s record and for her tone on the call,” stated the readout, according to Politico.

When reached for comment, Gillibrand’s office directed The Hill to a post on the social platform X by CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere that seemed to feature a screenshot of the readout.

During a recent appearance on radio host Brian Lehrer’s WNYC show, Gillibrand said she had heard from New York constituents who were “alarmed” by public statements Mamdani has made in defense of those who call for global intifada. The New York Democratic senator also said Mamdani had referred to “global jihad” during the appearance, with her communications director saying in a post on X that she misspoke.

“This is a very serious issue, because people that glorify the slaughter of Jews create fear in our communities. The global intifada is a statement that means destroy Israel and kill all the Jews,” Gillibrand said during the appearance.

“These are the kinds of things that, if Mr. Mamdani is elected our mayor, will need to assure all New Yorkers that he will protect all Jews and protect houses of worship and protect funding for not-for-profits that meet the needs of these communities,” she added.

The Hill has reached out to Mamdani’s campaign for comment.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Ashes to ashes: The electric vehicle mandate is well and truly dead

The federal electric vehicle mandate is dead. And not a moment too…

New Jersey's GOP governor nominee breaks with Trump on wind farm, Tylenol

New Jersey’s GOP governor nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, on Wednesday broke with the…

Newsom slams Trump, Johnson over wildfire support after man is arrested in Pacific Palisades fire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday went after President Trump and…

Metamask Announces Launch of New Token

In a major update for the cryptocurrency community, the popular MetaMask wallet…

Media’s Response to Pentagon’s Restrictions: A Powerless Stance?

In recent weeks, the Department of Defense announced new restrictions for the…

Doubts Surround Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire: Understanding the Reasons

Israel and Hamas have announced a new ceasefire and hostage deal, with…

Whiplash: California County Enforces COVID Mask Rule Days After Newsom Signs Law Banning Masks for ICE

California has long been known for its counter-culture, its zaniness, its “otherness.”…

Victoria Beckham Hosts a Star-Studded Premiere Party for Her Revealing Netflix Documentary on Overcoming an Eating Disorder

It was the night Victoria Beckham had always dreamed of.  And even…