Comedian Michael Rapaport sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on CUOMO after two antisemitic attacks, saying the mayor's and his wife's comments have heightened tensions. Rapaport accused Mamdani of opposing Israel's right to exist and warned the rhetoric could lead to violence. He also vowed to run for mayor in 2029, describing a hard-charging, grassroots "street fight" campaign and saying he'd only step aside for a stronger challenger.
Michael Rapaport Vows 2029 Mayoral Run After Blistering Critique of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani the ‘greatest bullcrapper in history of politics’: Rapaport
Comedian Michael Rapaport intensified his public criticism of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani following two antisemitic attacks in the city, telling viewers on the program CUOMO that he believes the mayor's positions and comments linked to the mayor's wife have helped create a dangerous atmosphere.
Rapaport accused Mamdani of opposing the state of Israel's right to exist and referenced tweets he attributed to the mayor's wife from October 7. He warned that the charged rhetoric could lead to violence in New York City.
'Zohran the Moron does not think that the state of Israel has the right to exist. We know what his wife thinks. We know the elation she was tweeting on October 7th… unfortunately, we all know how this is going to play out. Unfortunately, somebody is going to wind up getting killed in New York City,' Rapaport said on CUOMO.
Rapaport also reiterated his intention to run for New York City mayor in 2029 as a vehicle to unseat Mamdani. He described the campaign he envisions as an aggressive, grassroots effort with a 'New York City street fight mentality,' saying traditional niceties or slick tactics will not defeat the incumbent.
He added blunt personal criticism, calling Mamdani "the greatest bullcrapper in the history of politicians," and said he would only withdraw from the race if a demonstrably stronger candidate emerged who could realistically defeat Mamdani.
Context: These remarks reflect Rapaport's public comments on CUOMO and represent his opinions. The article reports his statements and plans as they were expressed on the program.
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