Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, criticized the slogan 'globalize the intifada' as unacceptable while discussing controversies surrounding Zohran Mamdani, the winner of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who has avoided condemning the phrase despite repeated questions, faces scrutiny for his comments regarding Israel and Hamas. Jeffries emphasized the need for Mamdani to clarify his position on these sensitive topics, stressing their potential implications for the Democratic Party's future and its diverse constituency, particularly among Jewish voters.
Jeffries stated that the slogan 'globalize the intifada' is 'not an acceptable phrasing', urging for greater clarity from Mamdani on such controversial remarks.
The controversies surrounding Mamdani's comments on Israel and Hamas have raised concerns among Democratic leaders, highlighting the implications for the party's broader electoral strategy.
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