Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has publicly apologized for harmful social media posts she made as a teenager. According to CBS News, these posts included anti-gay slurs and support for Palestinian militants. In an interview with Hyperallergic, Duwaji expressed shame over the language used in her past posts.
Key Takeaways
Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologized for harmful social media posts made during her teenage years. The posts included racial slurs and support for Palestinian militants.
- Rama Duwaji apologizes for past social media posts
- Posts included racial slurs and anti-Israel content
- Mayor Mamdani defends his wife's integrity
- Controversy arises from liking Hamas-related posts
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-gay Slurs | 1 Difference | CBS News and Fox News report Duwaji used an abbreviated slur for gay people in 2013, while Daily Mail reports she used a vile racial slur. | ▼ |
| Apology | Broad Agreement | I've read and seen a lot of what others have had to say in response, and I understand the hurt I ca… | |
| Racial Slurs | Broad Agreement | Duwaji used a racial slur for Black people while affectionately addressing a friend in 2013. | |
| Support For Palestinian Militants | Broad Agreement | Duwaji shared posts praising female Palestinian militants who participated in plane hijackings and … | |
| Liking Hamas-related Posts | Broad Agreement | Duwaji has also come under criticism for liking an Instagram post that appeared to cheerHamas' Oct.… | |
| Illustration For Essay By Author Who Celebrated The October 7 Attacks By Hamas | Broad Agreement | Duwaji provided an illustration for an essay by an author who described the Oct. 7 attack as specta… |
Anti-gay Slurs
▼CBS News and Fox News report Duwaji used an abbreviated slur for gay people in 2013, while Daily Mail reports she used a vile racial slur.
Apology
Broad AgreementI've read and seen a lot of what others have had to say in response, and I understand the hurt I caused and am truly sorry.
Racial Slurs
Broad AgreementDuwaji used a racial slur for Black people while affectionately addressing a friend in 2013.
Support For Palestinian Militants
Broad AgreementDuwaji shared posts praising female Palestinian militants who participated in plane hijackings and bombings in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Liking Hamas-related Posts
Broad AgreementDuwaji has also come under criticism for liking an Instagram post that appeared to cheerHamas' Oct. 7, 2023 surprise attack on Israel.
Illustration For Essay By Author Who Celebrated The October 7 Attacks By Hamas
Broad AgreementDuwaji provided an illustration for an essay by an author who described the Oct. 7 attack as spectacular and had called Jewish Israelis rootless soulless ghouls.
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The controversial posts were resurfaced by The Washington Free Beacon, which reported on years of Duwaji's online activity across multiple social media platforms. According to Daily Mail, these included racial slurs and homophobic remarks made in 2013. Additionally, she shared content praising female Palestinian militants involved in plane hijackings and bombings during the 1960s and early 1970s.
The mayor has defended his wife's integrity, stating that questions about her social media activity are part of the ramifications of his decision to run for mayor. According to Fox News, Mamdani described Duwaji as a private person who does not hold a formal position in City Hall.
The controversy has also extended to recent social media activity, where Duwaji liked an Instagram post that appeared to celebrate Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. The Washington Free Beacon reported that she provided an illustration for an essay by an author who described the Oct. 7 attack as spectacular and called Jewish Israelis rootless soulless ghouls.
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