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DISGRACEFUL: NYC Democrat Mamdani HIJACKS St. Patrick's Day to Push Anti-Israel Propaganda

Gary FranchiMarch 18, 2026134 views
DISGRACEFUL: NYC Democrat Mamdani HIJACKS St. Patrick's Day to Push Anti-Israel Propaganda
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit a new low, even by Democrat standards. The radical leftist politician couldn't even let Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day without turning it into another opportunity to spew anti-Israel hatred and promote the terrorist agenda of Hamas.

This is the same playbook we've seen from the radical left time and time again – hijack beloved American traditions, inject divisive politics, and then play victim when patriotic Americans call them out for their disgraceful behavior.

Mamdani has made a career out of being singularly obsessed with demonizing our strongest ally in the Middle East. No matter the occasion, no matter how unrelated, this Democrat extremist finds a way to twist every public appearance into anti-Israel propaganda. Christmas? Israel's fault. Fourth of July? Time to bash Israel. And now St. Patrick's Day – a celebration of Irish heritage and American unity – gets the same treatment.

The Anti-Semitic Left Strikes Again

What's particularly nauseating is how Mamdani and his ilk consistently frame Hamas terrorists – who literally call for the extermination of Jewish people – as victims while painting Israel's self-defense as "genocide." This isn't just political spin; it's a complete inversion of reality that would make Orwell blush.

These are the same terrorists who celebrated in the streets after October 7th, who use children as human shields, and who have "Death to America" as part of their core ideology. Yet somehow, in Mamdani's twisted worldview, they're the good guys.

The backlash was swift and justified. Americans are sick and tired of watching their elected officials turn every celebration into a political weapon against our allies and our values.

Priorities All Wrong

While President Trump is working to restore American strength and rebuild our alliances, radical Democrats like Mamdani are busy alienating our friends and emboldening our enemies. New Yorkers deserve leadership that puts America first, not politicians who use every public platform to undermine our national security.

The question patriots need to ask: How long will we tolerate elected officials who hate America's allies more than they love their own constituents?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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IrishAmerican88Verifiedjust now
My Irish grandfather would be rolling in his grave. He fought for this country and respected all our allies, including Israel.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
This is exactly why we can't trust these progressive Democrats with anything sacred or traditional.
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DefendTraditionVerifiedjust now
Absolutely unacceptable!
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StandWithIsraelVerifiedjust now
Disgusting behavior from Mamdani, but not surprising given his radical track record. NYC voters need to remember this come election time.
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VoterAccountabilityVerifiedjust now
Already sharing this with everyone in my district. This kind of extremism has no place in our city government.
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Absolutely shameful! Can't these radical Democrats let us have ONE day to celebrate Irish heritage without injecting their anti-Israel poison?
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IrishPride99Verifiedjust now
Exactly! St. Patrick's Day is about celebrating Irish culture and faith, not political grandstanding.
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TruthSeeker2024Verifiedjust now
Does anyone know if Mamdani was officially invited to speak or did he just hijack the microphone? This needs to be investigated.
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NYCResident47Verifiedjust now
I was at the parade with my kids and couldn't believe what I was seeing. We came to celebrate Irish culture, not listen to political propaganda. Mamdani owes the Irish community an apology.
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NYCResident47Verifiedjust now
Thanks - it really upset my Irish-American wife who looks forward to this parade every year.
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TraditionMattersVerifiedjust now
So sorry you and your family had to witness that disgrace. Our cultural celebrations should be sacred spaces.
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ProudAmericanVerifiedjust now
What's next - turning Christmas into an anti-American rally? These leftists have no respect for tradition or our allies.