On July 17, 2025, in New York City, Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after a resurfaced video clip showed him advocating for the abolition of private property. Amid New York City’s housing crisis, Mamdani’s rise led to his primary victory, as housing issues fueled his support and attention grew.
The RNC tweeted Thursday a clip first shared by the End Wokeness account showing Mamdani suggesting “the abolition of private property.” Critics including Republicans said, “He is a communist,” while Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., called the call to abolish private property “dangerous.”
In the upcoming 2026 midterms, the Republican National Committee may seek to tie Mamdani to opponents, implying a shift toward socialism affects electoral strategies.
