Call for Investigation: House GOP Lawmaker Urges DOJ to Probe NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani's Citizenship
A House GOP lawmaker is urging the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially denaturalize and deport New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani, a self-declared Democratic socialist and New York State assemblyman, is under scrutiny for his past statements and associations, including his refusal to disavow violent anti-American rhetoric and praise for individuals convicted of supporting Hamas. Mamdani, who holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Uganda, became a naturalized American citizen in 2018.
Rep. Andy Ogles is calling for an investigation into whether Mamdani's citizenship was fraudulently obtained due to his public expressions of support for individuals linked to Hamas and his sympathetic rhetoric towards anti-Israel and anti-U.S. movements. The Holy Land Foundation, with ties to Hamas, has been a focal point of the investigation. Mamdani has faced accusations of being overly sympathetic to Hamas and critical of Israel, but he has tried to present a more moderate image during his mayoral campaign.
Despite the allegations, Mamdani has not explicitly expressed support for Hamas but has been criticized for his past statements and associations. Ogles emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the citizenship process and ensuring that public representatives meet the highest standards of loyalty to the nation. Mamdani's campaign has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.