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New York City First Lady Rama Duwaji has come under fire after a series of revelations about her radical social media history and professional work. The 28-year-old illustrator, married to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been found to have liked over 70 Instagram posts celebrating Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, including content referring to documented sexual violence as a "mass rape hoax."

The controversy deepened when reports emerged that Duwaji created artwork for a publication edited by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa, who has referred to Israeli forces as "Jewish supremacist demons." Duwaji has since deactivated an old X account containing radical posts dating back to 2013.

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Michael H.7 months ago

I'm not surprised to hear a radical islamic commie has found their way into a position of influence in NYC. It is just more evidence these extreme leftists have no business being in political office at ANY level in the US.

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Jim Harmon7 months ago

Surprised? Absolutely not! Mamdani can moderate his rhetoric all he wants but he is clearly a political terrorist and it's still unbelievable he got elected to NYC, the target of the worst terrorist act on our soil. As for his wife, she can delete her X account, but it doesn't change the obvious hatred for Israel and support of terrorism.

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Shirley Damonte 7 months ago

No, I’m not surprised. I’m still in shock that New York elected a radical Islamic to destroy their city after the 9/11 attacks. They sold their city for “free” groceries and rides.

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JR Hutchison7 months ago

Same concept as the Roman free bread and circuses for the masses?!?!

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Susan Kurzman7 months ago

No, I'm not surprised Mamdani's wife's philosophy includes the endorsement of anti-semitic violence. They are now New York City's first family. What does this say about NY City's large population of Jewish voters?

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Mike Tucker7 months ago

What do you mean by this question? 'What does this say about NY City's large population of Jewish voters?' I don't believe many Jews in NY would have voted for him. Where I live, none would have.

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Susan Kurzman7 months ago

I was asking where were they when the vote was taken? It seems that if the Jewish population had turned out, they would have voted against Mamdani. We have no way of knowing how anyone votes, so my thought is: If the Jewish population had turned out and voted against ZM, then he would not be the mayor now. I have no way of knowing or inferring that Jews actually voted for ZM. To me, it's another reminder to get out the vote. Here in the Virginia, we have a vote on redistricting. It's partisan. Not a well argued proposal. So I know the decision will be made by how many Dems and how many Republicans actually turn out to vote.

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Mike Tucker7 months ago

If we didn't see this coming, we had our eyes shut. He has always been anti-Semitic. Why would anyone think he'd be married to someone with different beliefs?

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Lori Nord7 months ago

Nope, not at all. Hope NYC gets a clue on what they've asked for!!

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Michael Davis7 months ago

There is an arguable distinction between “public figure” and “public official” but the key word is “public”. She is unelected but not disconnected from a government role. Unless the mayor specifically disavows one of her communications, it is fair and reasonable to consider him joined to her opinions.

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Bob Hrebec7 months ago

No. He's a proud Muslim Social Democrat, it follows he's not going to marry a MAGA supporter!!!

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Photo Man7 months ago

"Are you surprised by Rama Duwaji’s social media history?" Not really. She is just another of a long line of radical Muslims clinching to her religious ideological beliefs. And she is definitely now a public figure as she married a guy the public voted for (unfortunately) to be mayor.

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Gerrye Fielden7 months ago

NOT AT ALL! A Socialist/Communist to the CORE!

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Jorge Rios7 months ago

Not at all surprised. She ranks higher than Hillary Clinton on the list of "wonderful and lovable" human beings, since she is both a communist and a radical Islamist.

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M Harrell7 months ago

Nope! She married him! Sad to see thus is allow for they to continue with this behavior!

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Lee Shultz7 months ago

Nope

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david kerkhoff7 months ago

No.

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Mary Verkuilen7 months ago

Whether she's public or private if she supports terrorists either ideologically or physically who call for and work towards destroying the United States of America or Americans or our allies, they not only deserve public scrutiny but should be vetted before being able to participate in public office.

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Adrienne Berry7 months ago

No I'm not surprised by her or her husband. What i am surprised about is, that the people of NY, who are supposed to be Freedom loving American's, voted them in!!

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NoOne WhoMatters7 months ago

Not surprised at all. Good luck NYC. You asked for it; you got it.

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Linda W7 months ago

No.

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Don G7 months ago

Are you joking? Muslim or communist goes against American values. New York voted for them so I worry about their education and patriotism. Don

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J Y7 months ago

Why didn’t New Yorkers go out and vote? They had to know who was running for Mayor. Mamdani as Mayor to New York is a travesty. His 28 year old Muslim wife is indicative of her up bringing and beliefs. They want America destroyed. What’s next? The White House?

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Shaun Hurrie7 months ago(edited)

Not in the slightest. She's just like her husband. What saddens me is how blind too many NYorkers are to the reality of who they voted into public office?!😔🙏

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JJW JJW7 months ago

NO, not in the least. American haters, should set an example and leave the US. JJW

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Jim Powers 7 months ago

No.

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Laney B7 months ago

Not surprised-sickened. EVERY Jew in NYC who voted for the African muslim radical should be horrified at their iniquity. They are fully and completely deluded.

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Jerry O’Connell7 months ago

Why is she still in the US. What is wrong with people. Get her and her husband out. I thought antisemitism is illegal. Jail them or get the rule off the books.

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Doug Ebbecke7 months ago

They are both extremists that hate our country and freedom. He said what he needed to in order to get elected and put into play policies that go against capitalism. She agrees with him on everything and got exposed.