Mamdani avoids ‘radical Islamic terror’ phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
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Mamdani avoids ‘radical Islamic terror’ phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned an alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot outside Gracie Mansion but did not use the phrase "radical Islamic terror," reviving long-running criticism from the Obama era that some Democratic leaders avoid the term.
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near the mansion during a protest Saturday, with one reportedly telling authorities he was inspired by ISIS. Mamdani later described the attempted attack as "terrorism" but did not reference radical Islam in his initial public remarks.
Several Republican lawmakers and political rivals criticized Mamdani's choice of words.
"There is absolutely no excuse for any public official to equivocate or be confused here," New York State Sen. Steve Chan, R-Brooklyn, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS NYPD TACKLING MAN WHO THREW ‘IGNITED DEVICE’ NEAR NYC MAYOR’S HOME DURING PROTEST CLASH
"Anyone who throws a bomb is not a protester: they are a terrorist, plain and simple and elected officials need to call it like it is," Chan said, adding that he commends the NYPD for their brave and swift action at the scene.
Authorities said the two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, allegedly threw improvised explosive devices containing a compound known as the "Mother of Satan" during the protest, with one reportedly admitting he was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Greg Kelly, the son of former NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly — who led New York through the aftermath of both 9/11 and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing — critiqued Mamdani for calling out the protest as led by an alleged "white supremacist" but whiffing on the ideology behind suspected ISIS-supporters' actions.
"Imagine that: a bomb goes off in New York City, laid by ISIS-inspired terrorists. The mayor points at White supremacy as the problem; White supremacy if only we could get rid of those White supremacists," Kelly said on his 77WABC radio program.
After the attack, Mamdani held a press conference with NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and called out the "vile protest" against Islam led by January 6 defendant Jake Lang that allegedly spurred the two boys to attack the scene.
"New York City will never tolerate violence, whether from protests or counter protests," Mamdani said, going on to condemn the arrested suspects for "coming here to commit an act of terrorism" in return.
However, New York Democratic …
This affects the entire country.
Mamdani avoids ‘radical Islamic terror’ phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned an alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot outside Gracie Mansion but did not use the phrase "radical Islamic terror," reviving long-running criticism from the Obama era that some Democratic leaders avoid the term.
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near the mansion during a protest Saturday, with one reportedly telling authorities he was inspired by ISIS. Mamdani later described the attempted attack as "terrorism" but did not reference radical Islam in his initial public remarks.
Several Republican lawmakers and political rivals criticized Mamdani's choice of words.
"There is absolutely no excuse for any public official to equivocate or be confused here," New York State Sen. Steve Chan, R-Brooklyn, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS NYPD TACKLING MAN WHO THREW ‘IGNITED DEVICE’ NEAR NYC MAYOR’S HOME DURING PROTEST CLASH
"Anyone who throws a bomb is not a protester: they are a terrorist, plain and simple and elected officials need to call it like it is," Chan said, adding that he commends the NYPD for their brave and swift action at the scene.
Authorities said the two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, allegedly threw improvised explosive devices containing a compound known as the "Mother of Satan" during the protest, with one reportedly admitting he was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Greg Kelly, the son of former NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly — who led New York through the aftermath of both 9/11 and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing — critiqued Mamdani for calling out the protest as led by an alleged "white supremacist" but whiffing on the ideology behind suspected ISIS-supporters' actions.
"Imagine that: a bomb goes off in New York City, laid by ISIS-inspired terrorists. The mayor points at White supremacy as the problem; White supremacy if only we could get rid of those White supremacists," Kelly said on his 77WABC radio program.
After the attack, Mamdani held a press conference with NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and called out the "vile protest" against Islam led by January 6 defendant Jake Lang that allegedly spurred the two boys to attack the scene.
"New York City will never tolerate violence, whether from protests or counter protests," Mamdani said, going on to condemn the arrested suspects for "coming here to commit an act of terrorism" in return.
However, New York Democratic …
Mamdani avoids ‘radical Islamic terror’ phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
This affects the entire country.
Mamdani avoids ‘radical Islamic terror’ phrase after ISIS-inspired NYC attack, echoing Obama-era debate
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned an alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot outside Gracie Mansion but did not use the phrase "radical Islamic terror," reviving long-running criticism from the Obama era that some Democratic leaders avoid the term.
Two suspects were arrested after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near the mansion during a protest Saturday, with one reportedly telling authorities he was inspired by ISIS. Mamdani later described the attempted attack as "terrorism" but did not reference radical Islam in his initial public remarks.
Several Republican lawmakers and political rivals criticized Mamdani's choice of words.
"There is absolutely no excuse for any public official to equivocate or be confused here," New York State Sen. Steve Chan, R-Brooklyn, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS NYPD TACKLING MAN WHO THREW ‘IGNITED DEVICE’ NEAR NYC MAYOR’S HOME DURING PROTEST CLASH
"Anyone who throws a bomb is not a protester: they are a terrorist, plain and simple and elected officials need to call it like it is," Chan said, adding that he commends the NYPD for their brave and swift action at the scene.
Authorities said the two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, allegedly threw improvised explosive devices containing a compound known as the "Mother of Satan" during the protest, with one reportedly admitting he was inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Greg Kelly, the son of former NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly — who led New York through the aftermath of both 9/11 and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing — critiqued Mamdani for calling out the protest as led by an alleged "white supremacist" but whiffing on the ideology behind suspected ISIS-supporters' actions.
"Imagine that: a bomb goes off in New York City, laid by ISIS-inspired terrorists. The mayor points at White supremacy as the problem; White supremacy if only we could get rid of those White supremacists," Kelly said on his 77WABC radio program.
After the attack, Mamdani held a press conference with NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and called out the "vile protest" against Islam led by January 6 defendant Jake Lang that allegedly spurred the two boys to attack the scene.
"New York City will never tolerate violence, whether from protests or counter protests," Mamdani said, going on to condemn the arrested suspects for "coming here to commit an act of terrorism" in return.
However, New York Democratic …
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