Bill Maher Warns Democrats About Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani's Terrorist Campaign Ties

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher has criticized New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for campaigning with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who is described as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Maher highlighted the national implications of Mamdani's potential victory, suggesting it signals a shift in the Democratic Party's direction toward the far left. He clashed on air with former Biden administration White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield, who defended Mamdani and called attacks on him "ugly." Maher also raised concerns about Mamdani's dual citizenship with Uganda, citing the country's anti-LGBTQ policies. Mamdani leads the mayoral race against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The controversy centers on Mamdani's associations and ideological stance, which some view as problematic for the broader Democratic Party.