Impeach Zohran Mamdani: Key Failures & Updates
Critical missteps and the latest developments in the recall and impeachment effort.
Formal Impeachment Articles
City Council formally filed articles citing abuse of power, fiscal mismanagement, and violation of city charter.
Council Inquiry Hearing
Public hearing revealed multiple ethics complaints, favoritism allegations, and misuse of campaign funds.
Federal Security Review
DHS review initiated over inflammatory statements—raises national security concerns.
75K+ Petition Signatures
Recall petition crossed 75,000 signatures in under two weeks—demonstrates growing public opposition.
Legal Threat Over Campaign Ads
Lawsuit filed claiming defamation in campaign ads labeling Mamdani extremist.
Fare-Free Buses
Pilot boosts ridership ~30–38% and cuts assaults, but critics question ongoing $700 M cost and MTA authority.
Municipal Rent Freeze
Could worsen shortages, reduce maintenance, and conflict with state laws—economists warn of housing market strain.
City-Run Grocery Stores
Could undercut small businesses, struggle with efficiency, and lack market incentive.
Targeted Tax Increases
Proposed higher property taxes on affluent, mostly white areas drew legal threats over racial bias.
“Seizing the Means” Rhetoric
A resurfaced video declaring “seizing the means of production” triggered condemnation from Communist refugees.
Socialist Comparison Warning
Garry Kasparov warns Mamdani’s socialism mirrors Soviet control that stifles innovation and prosperity.
Islamophobic Attacks
Senior leaders apologized after Islamophobic claims overstated Mamdani’s record—critics say it reveals deeper bias.
Economists' Concerns
Critics at Cato and Wall Street warn of inefficiency and fiscal risk from price controls across multiple sectors.
Grocery Market Concerns
Reason.com warns grocery stores are competitive enough that public operation won’t guarantee savings.
Not‑So‑Radical Agenda
Vox notes Mamdani’s policies—rent freeze, fare-free buses, city grocery pilots—are grounded in precedent and moderation.
Dept. of Community Safety Plan
GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa says Mamdani “has no idea how cops work”—warning his proposal could neuter police authority.
Inflammatory 'Jihad' Comments
Sen. Gillibrand apologized after falsely claiming Mamdani referenced “global jihad”—calling the remark misleading.
Deportation Demands
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles demanded Mamdani be denaturalized, citing alleged links to extremism as justification.
Catastrophic for Jewish NYC
StopAntisemitism warns Mamdani’s combination of socialism and pro‑Palestine stance would be "catastrophic" for Jewish residents.