Zohran Mamdani’s US citizenship
1. Historic Win Meets Backlash
After becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor,
Zohran Mamdani is facing threats from Donald Trump and GOP allies, who claim he could be arrested,
deported, or stripped of citizenship.
The tension grew after Mamdani vowed to resist federal immigration raids.
2. Trump and GOP Claims
Trump told reporters, “Well then, we’ll have to arrest him,”
and even suggested—without evidence—that Mamdani might be in the country illegally.
Some Republicans in Congress demanded an investigation into his citizenship,
accusing him of hiding terrorism support and “communist” ties.
3. Experts Reject Allegations
Legal experts say denaturalization is extremely rare and only happens when clear fraud is proven.
They found no credible evidence that Mamdani lied on his citizenship application.
4. Mamdani’s Response
Mamdani calls the threats an attack on democracy meant to intimidate immigrant communities.
He says he will not change his policies, turning the dispute into a national flashpoint over immigration and presidential power.
