Mamdani’s Controversial Statement: Grief, Politics, and the New York Mayoral Race | CNN Panel

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On the two-year anniversary of Hamas’s attack on Israel, New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from both sides after calling the U.S. “complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” In this CNN NewsNight discussion, Bakari Sellers, Ana Navarro, Hal Lambert, and Peter Meijer join Abby Phillip to unpack the political and moral fallout. The panel debates Mamdani’s timing, his tone, and whether empathy for both Israelis and Palestinians can coexist in today’s political climate. Key topics discussed: - Zohran Mamdani’s statement on Gaza and claims of U.S. complicity - The political and moral debate over timing on October 7th’s anniversary - Backlash and support from New Yorkers and Jewish voters - Empathy for both Israelis and Palestinians - Leadership expectations for a potential mayor of all New Yorkers - The role of social media and activism in shaping political campaigns Website: www.bakarisellers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakarisellers Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakarisellers