Some Jewish allies of Mamdani denounce his use of ‘monsters’ to describe AIPAC (opens original article in a new tab)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from some Jewish allies for calling AIPAC 'monsters,' with critics warning the language could imply antisemitism, while Mamdani defended the term as referencing those obstructing progress.

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from some Jewish allies for using the term 'monsters' to describe AIPAC.
• Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Rabbi Misha Shulman expressed concerns that the language could imply antisemitic tropes or dehumanize opponents.
• Mamdani defended the term, citing Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci and stating it referred to those preventing social change.