Mamdani says abolishing ICE is the Democratic Socialists' most acceptable idea for mainstream America
On Fox News Sunday, the New York City mayor also rejects abolishing the Senate and says he does not support erasing borders.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), appeared on "Fox News Sunday" in an interview taped Wednesday night. Host Shannon Bream questioned him about the group's platform. Mamdani said that of the DSA's platform items, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement () is the most acceptable to "mainstream America."
According to the New York Post, he said he would reject the idea of abolishing the , which the DSA platform calls for. The Washington Times reports he does not support erasing US borders, replacing the or eliminating the Senate. In a rapid-fire round, the Post says, he denied wanting to eliminate jails.
Asked whether the DSA would kick him out, he answered "No." He said disagreement is often found when several socialists are in a room. Bream also noted that campaign promises, including a $30 an hour minimum wage, free busing and arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have not come to fruition.
Mamdani said keeping promises is difficult but should not be avoided, and he pointed to progress on expanding childcare access.
- $30 an hourminimum wage promised in Mamdani's campaign, not yet realized, per BreamNew York Post
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Abolishing ICE as the DSA's most acceptable plank
The Hill reports that Mamdani called abolishing ICE the most "acceptable part" of the DSA platform for "mainstream America." It notes he is a DSA member and that the interview aired on "Fox News Sunday" after being recorded Wednesday night.
Conservative2 outlets
Mamdani rejecting parts of the DSA platform
The New York Post leads with Mamdani distancing himself from the DSA's "wildest platforms" during "rapid-fire" questions from Fox News' Shannon Bream, and it calls him "Hizzoner." It quotes him rejecting the idea of abolishing the Senate and answering "No" when asked whether the DSA will kick him out. In its account, he also said he does not want to end borders, the Supreme Court or jails, and described the group as united by a belief in the dignity of working-class people.
The Post adds that he has softened some positions from earlier in his career, such as backing the defunding of the NYPD in 2020. It also lists promises Bream raised that have not come to fruition, including a $30 an hour minimum wage and free busing. The Washington Times headlines that Mamdani "repudiates part of DSA wish list."
It reports he does not support erasing US borders, replacing the Supreme Court or eliminating the Senate.
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- The Hill: Mamdani: Abolishing ICE is the most 'acceptable' part of DSA platform to 'mainstream America'
Conservative (3)
- New York Post: DSA sets goal of electing socialist NYC Council speaker to make sure Mamdani stays radical
- New York Post: Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning
- The Washington Times: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani repudiates part of DSA wish list in Fox News interview
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