Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race didn’t just shift politics — it ignited a storm of backlash, much of it fueled by identity-based criticism. Among the loudest voices was Will & Grace star Debra Messing, whose posts drew outrage across social media.
At 34, Mamdani became the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo with just over 50% of the vote. But the conversation quickly veered from policy to prejudice, echoing the rhetoric once used against Kamala Harris — inflammatory and identity-focused.
Messing, a Brooklyn native and vocal political commentator, had supported Cuomo. But controversy erupted when she reposted a meme labeling Mamdani a “communist jihadist” and calling the election a battle between “democracy and extremism.” The post spread to her one million followers within hours.
Critics accused Messing of promoting racism and Islamophobia, arguing her language reinforced dangerous stereotypes about Muslim Americans. One user wrote, “This isn’t politics — it’s prejudice.” Many condemned her timing, posting such remarks on election day.
Some, however, defended her right to criticize, saying she was objecting to Mamdani’s political ideology, not his faith. Yet the backlash intensified after she shared another post calling him “Osama Bin Mamdani,” a phrase many saw as deeply offensive given New York’s 9/11 history.
Mamdani addressed the tone of the campaign in his victory speech: “I am young, I am Muslim, I am a democratic socialist — and I refuse to apologize for any of this.” He didn’t mention Messing by name but spoke to a larger narrative of resilience and representation.
For many, this election marked a generational and cultural turning point in New York politics. For others, it exposed old fears resurfacing in new forms.
Messing’s remarks didn’t alter the result — but they sparked a crucial debate about language, prejudice, and the weight of public voices in an increasingly diverse democracy.
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