Overview
The New York Young Republican Club has publicly called for the deportation and revocation of citizenship of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist nominee for New York mayor, due to his recent naturalization as a U.S. citizen. The situation has sparked a heated political debate on immigration, citizenship, and the use of Cold War-era laws amid increasing polarization.
Republican Club's Call for Deportation
- The New York Young Republican Club urged that Zohran Mamdani be deported before taking office as New York's mayor.
- The group cited Mamdani’s status as a naturalized citizen of only seven years as grounds for action.
- The club called on Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff known for strict immigration views, to invoke the Communist Control Act against Mamdani.
- The club alleges Mamdani is a “radical” who should not be permitted to “destroy” New York City.
Political Commentary and Reactions
- Stephen Miller called Mamdani’s win a warning about the effects of uncontrolled migration.
- Miller claimed Mamdani wants to end all immigration enforcement and abolish the prison system.
- Former President Donald Trump labeled Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic,” criticized his appearance and intelligence, and condemned Democratic leaders who support him.
Background on Zohran Mamdani
- Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda in 1991 and moved to New York at age seven.
- Mamdani became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2018.
- He is the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the primary.
Communist Control Act Context
- The Communist Control Act was signed into law in 1954 and was intended to outlaw the Communist Party in the U.S.
- The Act has rarely been enforced and is largely a historical artifact.
- The club is demanding its invocation to strip Mamdani of citizenship and enable deportation.
Additional Details
- Mamdani’s parents are of Ugandan-American and Indian-American heritage.
- The article notes the polarized and sometimes personal rhetoric from both political opponents and media figures.