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Mamdani torched after admitting he can't arrest Netanyahu as mayor
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, acknowledged he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite previously campaigning on this promise and calling Netanyahu a "war criminal."
- Mamdani called on the federal government to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visits New York, emphasizing that no war criminals should be welcomed in the city.
- Conservatives widely mocked Mamdani on social media for his stance, criticizing his focus on Netanyahu while not condemning Hamas for the October 7 attacks and accusing him of promoting antisemitic rhetoric.
- Mamdani defended his position by highlighting the right to protest in New York City and reiterated his broader interest in enforcing ICC warrants for any individuals charged with war crimes or crimes against humanity.
