Since taking office, Mamdani has faced sustained backlash over actions and decisions seen by critics as hostile to Jewish communities and insufficiently firm against extremism. On day one, he revoked prior executive orders tied to antisemitism definitions and restrictions on Israel boycotts, prompting accusations that he weakened protections against antisemitism and emboldened anti-Israel activism. | Since taking office, Mamdani has faced sustained backlash over actions and decisions seen by critics as hostile to Jewish communities and insufficiently firm against extremism. On day one, he revoked prior executive orders tied to antisemitism definitions and restrictions on Israel boycotts, prompting accusations that he weakened protections against antisemitism and emboldened anti-Israel activism. |