Mamdani Accused of Advocating Communist Policies
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front‑runner in the New York City mayoral race, is facing renewed scrutiny after Fox News Digital compiled past remarks and resurfaced video in which he invoked language associated with communist doctrine — including a 2021 DSA conference quote about 'seizing the means of production' and statements favoring a statewide housing guarantee that critics describe as abolition of private property. The report also names a campaign adviser with ties to hard‑left housing activism, intensifying debate over whether Mamdani’s self‑identification as a 'democratic socialist' understates his policy goals.
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📌 Key Facts
- Mamdani told a 2021 Democratic Socialists of America conference: '...the end goal of seizing the means of production...' (quoted in the article).
- Fox News Digital cites a resurfaced video in which Mamdani said a statewide housing guarantee — framed by critics as targeting private property — is preferable to current policy; the outlet reported on that video in July 2025.
- Reporting identifies Cea Weaver, a housing activist linked to Housing Justice for All, as part of Mamdani’s campaign 'brain trust,' raising questions about adviser networks and influences.