But rather than reject the phrase

“That’s not language that I use,” Mamdani told NBC’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press.”

So it kinda sounds like he does reject that particular phrase but this article still wants to attack him for it

What kinda bullshit article about something NOT said.

It’s like the newsroom is run by supporters of Israel’s genocide campaign.

What the fuck is this headline and article.

• Mamdani: doesn't say something
• media: "do you condemn this thing you've never said?"
• Mamdani: "that's not language that I use. I believe in universal human rights, including for Israelis and Palistinians. I've heard firsthand from jewish people their experiences and fears regarding antisemitism. This is why I've committed to increasing funding for anti-hate crime programming by 800%. Unlike Trump, I will not police speech. I will speak with my actions by protecting jewish New Yorkers."
• Media here and everywhere else: "YA HEARD IT HERE FOLKS MAMDANI IS ANTISEMITIC" 🙄 give me a break, who the hell listens to this garbage

On Useful Idiots this morning, Aaron Maté said a good line which was also in the thumbnail for the video. "Do you condemn this phrase you've never said before?"

https://www.youtube.com/live/joq9GFumMHs

They are all manufacturing consent to try and crush this seedling of hope that the Democrats don't want to let grow.

But does politico condemn state sponsored terrorism? Genocide? I don't see them writing about the brutality against aid seeking civilians, or unidentified militants kidnapping American citizens without account, so I have to ask. Also is Zohran becoming mayor of Tel Aviv? No? Huh, interesting.

Just watch the segment. He's asked 3 times if he condemns the phrase which many consider to be a call to violence and 3 times he levies condemnation toward the sentiment. While he doesn't say "yes, I condemn 'globalize the intifada,'" he said it's not appropriate to police speech, he'll lead by example, he's listening to the people of NY when drafting policies such as his significant increase in funding for anti-hate crime funding, and that his policies and the language he uses need to reflect respect for all people.

I'd argue his actual response is a much more appropriate condemnation than just saying "yes" and moving on.

Literally every part of this story being pushed by media is an obvious willful lie. They scoured the internet, could find no proof he ever said their bull shit lie. Now the story is suddenly, why won't he say these exact words that mean the same thing as a sentiment he already shared in this interview. You have to be such a gullible rube to fall for this crap. If the dude ever said anything like this, it would be playing non-stop on everything.

But, Mr. Mamdani, have you considered that Arabic words scare the media?

Womp womp. God forbid politicians oppose genocide.

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Wow! I can't believe he doesn't condemn Hamas!

Labeled by all mainstream medias at once as anti-semite in 5... 4... 3...