Entrepreneur and social media tycoon Ben Softer reacted to the victory of NYC Mayorl candidate Zohran Mamdani, what it means to the Jewish community and how he became a social media personality.
Conflicts on antismitism continue to increase New York CityAs some residents say they are starting to question whether the country’s largest city is a safe place for them. A social media star says that the victory of Zoharan Mamdani in Democratic Mayorl Primary only increased those apprehensions in the Jewish community.
“We are very afraid,” said a social media affected and entrepreneur Ben Sofer. “I never, never thought that I would need to leave because I was afraid to be openly Jews here.”
Sofar, who has lived in the city of New York throughout his life, said he considered moving on the growing antisement in the region. He said that now he has primary concern Zoharan Mamdani Probably became the next mayor of the city.
Mamdani of a 33-year-old state assembly of Queens is a self-known socialist who defeated former village Andrew Kuomo in Democratic Mayorl Primary. After his election, Mammadani has faced pressure to condemn the phrase “to make Intefada global”. Anti-Jewish undertaking,
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The assemblyman has repeatedly sidelined the issue. Other political leaders, including the House Minority Leader Hakim Zeffrees, have noted that Mamdani will need to clarify his stance on the phrase.
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Sophler said, “Mamdani and their constituents are turning Zayoniism into a slur,” Softer said “Varni & Company“monday.” It proudly wants to be Jews and to realize that the Jews have the right to a homeland. ,
Mamdani was asked NBC’s “Meet from Press” Does he condemn the controversial phrase on Sunday. He replied saying that it is not a language that he personally uses, but does not issue a clear condemnation.
“This is the language, I understand, there are concerns about it,” said Mamdani. “What I will do will showcase my vision to the city through my words and my actions.”
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He argued that the mayor should not have the power of police speech. Sofer says that such ambiguity sends a dangerous message amidst anti-Jewish stresses.
“When it comes to Jews, whatever reason, people close their eyes,” he said. “They do not see in the same way (hate), because the Jews are seen as these white, rich people. And this is not just true.”
Softer argues that the attempt to separate the anti -zeoni from antisemitism does not work, and that both are ultimately abusive language.
On ‘Sunday Morning Futures’, ‘Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo asked President Trump about his response to New York City’s mayorl race.
He said, “They are hidden behind that antismitism and anti-zeonyism. And they are.” “For those people, I say, ‘What are you, nuts?” ,
Mamdani’s campaign has gained support among small, more progressive voters. As an official Democratic candidate, he will face Republican candidate Curtis Sliva and Holvambi Mayor eric adams The general election in November, as well as his defeated rival Andrew Kuoom, who chose to remain on the ballot as an independent.
