In a recent development, Tennessee's Republican Representative, Andy Ogles, has called for the deportation of Zohran Mamdani, a far-left Democrat who recently emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New York City's mayoral race.
Mamdani's victory, which saw him outperforming former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo among others, has sparked controversy due to his proposed policies and past affiliations.
According to the Western Journal, Mamdani's proposed policies have raised eyebrows among conservatives. His plans include imposing higher taxes on wealthier and predominantly white neighborhoods, a move that has been highlighted by the New York Post. Additionally, Mamdani has promised free child care, free bus service, and a minimum wage of $30 per hour in the city, as reported by The New York Times.
Ogles has expressed strong opposition to Mamdani's potential governance, citing the latter's past as a cause for concern. In a post on social media platform X, Ogles stated, "Zohran 'little muhammad' Mamdani is an antisemitic, socialist, communist who will destroy the great City of New York. He needs to be DEPORTED. Which is why I am calling for him to be subject to denaturalization proceedings."
In a letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ogles suggested that Mamdani "should be subject to denaturalization proceedings on the grounds that he may have procured U.S. citizenship through willful misrepresentation or concealment of material support for terrorism." This claim is based on a New York Post article that reported Mamdani's open solidarity with individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to his U.S. citizenship.
Ogles' concerns stem from song lyrics from 2017 in which Mamdani expressed support for the Holy Land Five, a group convicted for providing support to the terrorist organization Hamas. Ogles wrote to Bondi, "Publicly praising the Foundations convicted leadership as my guys raises serious concerns about whether Mr. Mamdani held affiliations or sympathies he failed to disclose during the naturalization process."
Ogles further argued that while some might raise First Amendment concerns, speech alone does not preclude accountability where it suggests underlying conduct relevant to eligibility for naturalization. He contended that if an individual publicly glorifies a group convicted of financing terrorism, it is entirely appropriate for federal authorities to inquire whether that individual engaged in non-public forms of support.
Ogles also pointed out that Mamdani "recently refused opportunities to reject the pro-terrorist rallying cry to globalize the intifada a call to expand violent attacks on civilians to the United States and around the world." He argued that this, coupled with earlier expressions of admiration for individuals convicted of supporting terrorism, constitutes a troubling pattern that warrants formal scrutiny.
Ogles concluded his letter by stating that if Mamdani concealed relevant associations, that concealment may constitute a material misrepresentation sufficient to support denaturalization under federal law. He emphasized the need for the federal government to uphold public trust by ensuring that citizenship is not granted under false pretense.
In a subsequent post on social media platform X, Ogles suggested that an investigation must determine if Mamdani lied while becoming a citizen. He stated, "Little muhammad was required to disclose any advocacy for communism on his citizenship forms.
If Zohran omitted this, he could face deportation." This statement was in response to an allegation that Mamdani joined a communist group in 2018, the same time he was completing forms to become a U.S. citizen.
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