In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday (October 24, 2025) to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and baseless.” Encircled by faith leaders outside a Bronx mosque, Mr. Mamdani spoke in emotional terms…