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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice Harmeet Dhillon said the feds would be on alert for any potential violations tied to the Democratic Socialists of America member’s extreme views.</small></blockquote></ref>
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice Harmeet Dhillon said the feds would be on alert for any potential violations tied to the Democratic Socialists of America member’s extreme views.</small></blockquote></ref>
===Controversy over Hosting genocidal-[[Hamas]] promoter and agitator, Mahmoud Khalil===
In March 2026, New York City mayor [[Zohran Mamdani]] faced criticism after hosting Arab "Palestinian" racist "activist" [[Mahmoud Khalil]] and his family for a Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion.<ref name="tnnd2026">{{cite news |title=Mamdani faces backlash after hosting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for dinner |url=https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/new-york-city-mayor-zohran-mamdani-faces-backlash-after-hosting-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-for-ramadan-dinner-breaking-fast-gracie-mansion-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-arrest-columbia-university-hamas |publisher=The National News Desk |date=March 10, 2026}}</ref> The dinner drew criticism from commentators and activists who accused Mamdani of honoring such a figure, who, per federal officials that Khalil had engaged in activism aligned with Hamas.<ref name="fox52026">{{cite news |title=Mamdani hosts Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/news/mamdani-hosts-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-ramadan-dinner-gracie-mansion |publisher=FOX 5 New York |date=March 10, 2026}}</ref> The controversy occurred days after a protest near Gracie Mansion in which two [[ISIS]] linked [[Islamism|Islamists]], were arrested for throwing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) into the street during clashes between demonstrators and counter-protesters. The [[2026 Gracie Mansion protest bombing attempt]]. New York Police Department officials stated that the devices were capable of causing "serious injury or death".<ref name="nypostIED">{{cite news |title=Devices hurled at Gracie Mansion protest determined to be highly dangerous IED |url=https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/explosive-at-gracie-mansion-protest-determined-to-be-ied-nypd/ |publisher=New York Post |date=March 8, 2026}}</ref> Critics posted out that hosting Khalil shortly after the Islamist crime incident was inappropriate.
* The [[White House]] and several Jewish advocacy groups criticized New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil, described by critics as a Hamas sympathizer, at Gracie Mansion. Critics argued that giving Khalil a platform at the mayor’s residence was inappropriate and offensive, particularly amid concerns about antisemitism and support for extremist groups.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/us-news/white-house-jewish-advocates-slam-mamdani-for-hosting-accused-hamas-sympathizer-mahmoud-khalil-at-gracie-mansion |title=White House, Jewish advocates slam Mamdani for hosting accused Hamas sympathizer Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion |website=New York Post |date=March 10, 2026}}</ref>
* The [[Anti-Defamation League]] condemned Mayor Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion, stating that public office should not be used to legitimize individuals associated with hateful or extremist views. The organization emphasized that the mayor’s residence represents all New Yorkers and should not be used to host controversial figures.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2026/03/adl-mamdani-khalil-gracie-mansion-meeting/ |title=ADL condemns Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil at mayor’s mansion |website=Jewish Insider |date=March 10, 2026}}</ref>
* Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman posted a video criticizing Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion, calling the decision unacceptable and accusing Khalil of expressing views hostile to the United States and its values.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVxAZ76Eq_U/ |title=Shame on you |website=(Bruce Blakeman on) Instagram |date=March 12, 2026}}</ref>
* [[Linda Argalgi Sadacka]] pointed out, the Gracie Mansion dinner scandal isn't just about Israel. It's about legitimizing a figure tied to a protest that turned [[Jewish]] students into targets at [[Columbia University]].<ref name="tnnd2026">{{cite news |title=The real scandal behind Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion dinner |url=https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-889722 |publisher=The Jerusalem Post |date=March 15, 2026}}</ref>
==See also==
==See also==