- Zohran Mamdani’s recently appointed director, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, has resigned from her position.
- Her resignation follows a backlash over her past online posts, which contained antisemitic remarks.
- The comments in question included derogatory statements about “money hungry Jews.”
- The resurfacing of these posts caused controversy, ultimately leading to her stepping down.
- Zohran Mamdani, the official who appointed her, is facing scrutiny due to this incident.
- This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing offensive content from public figures’ past social media activity.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-mamdani-appointee-dramatically-quits-antisemitic-posts-resurface)
