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Mamdani sparks firestorm with resurfaced comment on abolishing private property: 'He's a communist'

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Andrew Miller, Elizabeth Elkind, Deirdre Heavey
PoliticsNewyorkcityZohran-mamdani

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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism after a resurfaced video shows him discussing the 'abolition of private property' in the context of guaranteeing housing for everyone. This comment has drawn widespread condemnation from conservatives, including GOP Representatives Nicole Malliotakis, Mike Lawler, Claudia Tenney, and Nick Langworthy, who label him a 'communist' and warn of economic chaos. Donald Trump Jr., Sen. Ted Cruz, Marc Thiessen, and Sen. Roger Marshall also echoed these sentiments on social media.

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  1. 1 Past: Zohran Mamdani made comments about the 'abolition of private property'.
  2. 2 Recently: Video of comments resurfaced, leading to widespread condemnation.
  3. 3 Ongoing: Mamdani's mayoral campaign.
  • Increased scrutiny and criticism for Mamdani's mayoral campaign
  • Labeling him a 'communist'
  • Warnings of economic chaos and families fleeing the city
  • Intensified political debate
What: Zohran Mamdani's resurfaced comments on the 'abolition of private property' sparked a firestorm of criticism.
When: Article published July 17, 2025; comments resurfaced recently.
Where: New York City, Hudson Valley, United States.
Why: Mamdani's comments are perceived by critics as communist ideas that threaten personal freedom, economic opportunity, and the American Dream.
How: A video clip of Mamdani's past comments was resurfaced and reposted across conservative social media, leading to widespread condemnation from politicians and commentators.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism after a resurfaced video shows him discussing the 'abolition of private property' in the context of guaranteeing housing for everyone. This comment has drawn widespread condemnation from conservatives, including GOP Representatives Nicole Malliotakis, Mike Lawler, Claudia Tenney, and Nick Langworthy, who label him a 'communist' and warn of economic chaos. Donald Trump Jr., Sen. Ted Cruz, Marc Thiessen, and Sen. Roger Marshall also echoed these sentiments on social media.