Mayor Mamdani questioned over wife’s social media activity New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed questions about his wife, first lady Rama Duwaji’s, past social media activity following a report published by the Jewish Insider. The report detailed Duwaji’s engagement with posts that referenced the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, which marked the day after the terrorist incident and hostage-taking. One post, which Duwaji liked nearly 18 months before her marriage to Mamdani, described the events as “breaking the walls of apartheid” and characterized Gaza’s population as “isolated and segregated, intentionally kept in poverty.” The post also framed Hamas’ actions as “resistance” against Israel, with a caption stating, “if and when the occupation forces retaliate against this resistance, this is the population who will be punished.” The post received over 35,000 likes, including from Duwaji, who also engaged with other posts containing the phrase “from the river to the sea,” a slogan associated with pro-Palestinian activism. Critics, including Jewish organizations, argue that the phrase implies support for the elimination of Israel. During an unrelated press conference in the Bronx, Mamdani was asked whether it was appropriate to scrutinize his wife’s social media activity. He responded by emphasizing his role as a public official representing New York City’s residents, stating, “It’s my responsibility to answer any questions about my thoughts, policies, and decisions.” He clarified that his wife, a private individual, had no formal involvement in his campaign or City Hall. Mamdani’s stance on Israel has drawn scrutiny from the Jewish community, as he has publicly criticized the country.#mayor_zohran_mamadani #first_lady_rama_duwaji #jewish_insider #dan_goldman #chickens_for_kfc
