Despite Trump's threats, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is undeterred. He stated that he will not allow ICE to create an atmosphere of fear in the city.
Trump vs Mamdani: Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party candidate for New York City mayor, has openly spoken out against the threats made by former US President Donald Trump. In a statement shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mamdani said that Trump is threatening to arrest him, strip him of his citizenship, and deport him, but he is not prepared to back down.
'I am being threatened because I have upheld the law'
Zohran Mamdani wrote, "The former US President has threatened to arrest me, strip me of my citizenship, put me in a detention camp, and deport me from the country. This is not because I have broken any laws, but because I will not allow ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to spread terror in our city."
What is the controversy behind Trump's threats?
In fact, Mamdani has long been a critic of ICE's activities in New York City. He believes that the agency takes unfair action against immigrants and creates an atmosphere of fear. Mamdani stands against this policy and wants New York City to remain a safe place, especially for those who are refugees or are in the US without documentation.
'Trump's threats are a direct attack on democracy'
In his statement, Mamdani called Trump's statement an attack on democracy. He said, "This is not just a threat against me, but an attempt to send a message to every New Yorker who refuses to live in hiding. Trump wants to say that if you speak out, they will come after you. We will not accept this politics of intimidation."
Clarifying his statement, he said, "We are not afraid. We will not back down. We will oppose every effort that discriminates against or targets immigrants."
Who is Zohran Mamdani?
Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda and is the son of filmmaker Mira Nair. He is a progressive leader who is known for his statements in support of US immigration policy, social justice, and Palestine. He has openly advocated for the interests of Muslim, immigrant, and minority communities in America.
Gaining nationwide recognition for supporting Palestine
Mamdani gained nationwide recognition for his sharp and clear statements in support of Palestine. He raised his voice against the attacks in the Gaza Strip and criticized US foreign policy, which is considered to be in favor of Israel. These statements have established him as a prominent political leader.
Defeated the former governor in the Democratic primary
In the recent Democratic primary election, Mamdani surprised everyone by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His victory was confirmed in the counting held on Tuesday, and now he is moving towards the general election for the New York City mayor. His unexpected victory is being considered a victory for progressive politics in America.
Trump openly threatened
Former President Donald Trump had openly stated against Mamdani, "If he stops ICE from arresting illegal immigrants, then we will have to arrest him. We don't want communists in the country, but if there is any, I will keep a close watch on him on behalf of the country."
