Today, State Senator Gustavo Rivera released the following statement in response to comments made by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on The Brian Lehrer Show.
"Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand made a slew of untrue statements on the Brian Lehrer show about Zohran Mamdani, while repeating talking points that were based in misinformation and Islamophobia.
"I understand that Senator Gillibrand is attempting to acknowledge Jewish New Yorkers’ struggle with rising hate crimes, violence, and fear. However, in a state as diverse as ours, I am deeply appalled that Senator Gillibrand would be so carelessly divisive in making such baseless and racist accusations against Zohran Mamdani.
"Mr. Mamdani has been clear that he shares Senator Gillibrand’s concern about antisemitism and he has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to the safety of Jewish New Yorkers. He backs that up with a pledge to increase funding for hate crime prevention, an investment that will keep all New Yorkers safe.
"It is unacceptable to hear a US Senator and other elected officials amplify Islamophobic attacks and fearmongering against Muslim New Yorkers. Her dishonesty further fans the flames that Trump and MAGA Republicans are already stoking.
"New York City democrats made their decision last Tuesday to overwhelmingly back Zohran Mamdani, not because they agreed with him on every single policy position and opinion, but because of his vision for a safer and more affordable city for working families. We should be coalescing behind him and engaging in respectful, truthful dialogue, not airing divisive MAGA lies.
"Senator Gillibrand must immediately apologize."
EDITOR'S NOTE:
No one has won the Democratic primary for mayor according to the Board of Elections. That will be decided on July 1, 2025 when Rank Choice Voting is finalized since no candidate received over 50% of the vote.
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