Investigators are looking into a car bomb threat made against Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate for New York City, according to the candidate's office. (REUTERS/Bing Guan)
During a recent mayoral debate, Mamdani said, "Israel has a right to exist."
But Mamdani refused to agree that Israel has the right to exist as a "Jewish state" but rather "as a state with equal rights."
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, U.S., April 3, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD regarding the car bomb threat investigation.
Despite differing political views, Cuomo condemned the threats made against his political opponent.
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"This is an atrocious threat of political violence against Mr. Mamdani. It is unacceptable —I strongly condemn these threats and any others like them," Cuomo said on X. "This has no place in our politics or our society. Thankfully, no one was harmed. This is a pivotal time in this country, and we need to tone down the rhetoric and focus on the people’s agenda."
Another Democratic mayoral candidate, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, also condemned the threats against Mamdani.
"The hideous threats of Islamophobic violence against [Zohran Mamdani] are dangerous and morally reprehensible," Lander said. "I condemn this behavior to the fullest extent. Hate has no place in New York City."
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Lander was arrested earlier this week by the Department of Homeland Security after allegedly assaulting a federal officer.
Fox News' David Hammelburg and Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
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