Mamdani sparks viral outrage over dinner photo with Mahmoud Khalil inside Gracie Mansion: 'Disgraceful'
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Zohran Mamdani hosts Mahmoud Khalil, anti-Israel activist accused of Hamas support, for dinner at Gracie Mansion, sparking criticism from conservatives and Jewish leaders.
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"For Mahmoud Khalil, this past year has been marked by profound hardship—and by profound courage," Mamdani wrote in the post, which has been viewed almost 3 million times.
"Last night, as we marked the one-year anniversary of his detention, Rama and I were honored to welcome Mahmoud, Noor, and their son Deen to Gracie Mansion to break our fast together," Mamdani said. "Mahmoud is a New Yorker, and he belongs in New York City."
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