Additional transition figures were cited for past praise of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and participation in anti-Israel protests widely criticized for antisemitic rhetoric. Critics argue that these repeated controversies reflect a broader ideological permissiveness toward extremism within Mamdani’s political circle, raising concerns about governance, public trust, and the city’s commitment to combating hate.<ref>{{cite news |title=ADL calls out Mamdani adviser's past praise for Farrakhan |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/22/adl-report-on-antisemitism-calls-out-mamdani-transition-advisers-praise-for-farrakhan/ |publisher=New York Daily News |date=December 22, 2025}}</ref> | Additional transition figures were cited for past praise of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and participation in anti-Israel protests widely criticized for antisemitic rhetoric. Critics argue that these repeated controversies reflect a broader ideological permissiveness toward extremism within Mamdani’s political circle, raising concerns about governance, public trust, and the city’s commitment to combating hate.<ref>{{cite news |title=ADL calls out Mamdani adviser's past praise for Farrakhan |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/22/adl-report-on-antisemitism-calls-out-mamdani-transition-advisers-praise-for-farrakhan/ |publisher=New York Daily News |date=December 22, 2025}}</ref> |