Michael Rapaport says hostage release made him stop insulting Trump
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Key Points:
- Comedian Michael Rapaport revealed on Jamie Kennedy's podcast that his view of President Donald Trump shifted after the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent hostage crisis, leading him to adopt a more respectful tone toward Trump.
- Rapaport credits Trump as the best option for securing the release of hostages taken by Hamas, which motivated him to stop insulting the former president despite ongoing frustrations.
- Having visited Israel multiple times and engaged with hostage families, Rapaport emphasized that his advocacy and firsthand experiences influenced his changed perspective.
- Rapaport announced plans to run for mayor of New York City in 2029, positioning himself as a challenger to current Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom he criticizes for his democratic socialist policies.
- He described his mayoral campaign approach as a "New York City street fight mentality," expressing determination to defeat Mamdani by being more aggressive and pragmatic.
