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Mamdani fails to condemn NYC coffee shop that banned, attacked Dan Goldman for pro-Israel views
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Poetica Coffee in New York City publicly criticized Rep. Dan Goldman for his pro-Israel stance, labeling him a "racist, fascist, homophobe" and refusing to serve him, which sparked controversy and drew attention to the incident.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a critic of Israel and supporter of Goldman's primary opponent, offered a non-committal response, acknowledging political disagreements but condemning the extreme nature of the coffee shop's actions.
- The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched an investigation into Poetica Coffee’s conduct, warning that enforcement action could follow.
- Goldman expressed shock and disappointment at the incident, emphasizing the normalization of hate and urging people to stand against such vitriol, while noting the event's uncertain impact on his reelection bid.
- Despite the controversy, some voters praised Goldman’s composed response and said the incident reinforced their support for him in the Democratic primary against Brad Lander.
