House Republicans Push Citizenship Probe Against NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani, a leading NYC mayoral candidate and naturalized U.S. citizen, faces scrutiny from Republican lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of his citizenship based on alleged omissions in his naturalization paperwork, specifically his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America. GOP representatives, including Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles, have called for a Justice Department investigation into potential citizenship fraud, with Ogles labeling Mamdani a "communist" and a threat to the nation, citing that such membership could have disqualified him from citizenship. Mamdani denies being a communist, proudly identifying as a democratic socialist, and dismisses the GOP's efforts as politically motivated distractions from other national issues. Critics like Steve Bannon describe Mamdani as a radical Marxist jihadist with a revolutionary agenda, warning that his election could represent a significant threat to the country. Supporters and some commentators argue that the GOP's push to revoke Mamdani's citizenship is unlikely to succeed and may backfire politically. The controversy highlights broader tensions around immigration, citizenship, and political ideology in the U.S. political landscape.