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On Friday, political commentator Dave Rubin expressed serious concerns for Jewish Americans living in New York City. He warned that they might need to flee the city if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor, wins the upcoming election in November.
Mamdani, a Muslim assemblyman from Queens who was born in Uganda, has faced criticism from both Republicans and certain Democrats. They describe him as too extreme for the role of mayor.
His controversial views on Israel have raised alarm over growing antisemitism. He has notably refrained from denouncing the phrase “Globalize the intifada,” which troubles many Jewish New Yorkers.
Rubin did not hold back when he criticized Mamdani, stating, “This guy is an absolute radical. He said that if Bibi Netanyahu showed up in New York City, he would arrest him. He’s still chanting ‘From the river to the sea,’ all this stuff.”
Mamdani immigrated to the United States at the age of seven from South Africa and became a naturalized citizen in 2018 after graduating from college. Critics have noted how his past statements have continued to resonate negatively within the Jewish community.
In response to questions about inflammatory slogans such as “From the river to the sea” and “Globalize the intifada,” Mamdani said, “I know people for whom those things mean very different things, and to me, ultimately, what I hear in so many is a desperate desire for equality and equal rights in standing up for Palestinian human rights.” This clip quickly became viral, prompting significant backlash from Jewish advocacy groups.
Many figures within the Democratic Party are now urging Mamdani to clarify his stance on controversial phrases. This includes prominent officials like Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Ritchie Torres, and MSNBC host Reverend Al Sharpton.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also emphasized the need for clarity from Mamdani, stating, “‘Globalizing the intifada,’ by way of example, is not an acceptable phrase. He’s going to have to clarify his position as he moves forward.” He added that any candidate hoping to lead must address rising antisemitism in the city.
Rubin’s warnings indicate that if Mamdani takes office, it could further jeopardize the safety of Jewish citizens in the city. He stated, “I’ve said it on my show for weeks, if he wins in the fall, if you are Jewish, you leave New York City, period. The Jewish community has contributed immensely to a thriving New York City for over a hundred years. But you need to get the hell out. Unfortunately, that is a recurring theme in Jewish history, but you must leave. There could be pogroms.”
He continued, highlighting the current issues with public safety, “Right now in New York City, the police force is not functioning as it should. Just imagine what will happen if he assumes control, especially since he has already called for defunding the police and further radical changes.”
Rubin warned that citizens’ safety could be further compromised under a radical mayor like Mamdani. He referenced a tweet from Mamdani calling for a ban on all firearms, saying, “We need to ban all guns.”
Regardless of individual opinions on gun control, Rubin asserted that such a call is fundamentally at odds with constitutional rights. “I mean, regardless of what your feelings are on guns or the difference between a semi-automatic and a handheld or whatever, ‘ban all guns’—I mean, no, that’s a constitutionally guaranteed right. So he is a radical of radicals,” he concluded.
As Jewish New Yorkers await the outcome of the election, concerns about the future of their community in the city remain heightened. With attitudes and actions being scrutinized, the implications of Mamdani’s potential leadership raise questions not only about public safety but also about the broader atmosphere for marginalized communities throughout New York City.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani for his comments but has not yet received a response.
