Mamdani Taps Ex-Rapper With Felony Past for Public Safety Role, Sparking Backlash

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Mamdani Taps Ex-Rapper With Felony Past for Public Safety Role, Sparking Backlash

1 sourceUpdated Dec 9, 2025

New York City’s next mayor is wasting no time signaling the direction of his incoming administration — and his latest move is already igniting fierce debate. According to Fox News , Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who rode…

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