- New York Democratic leaders have publicly condemned chants of “we support Hamas” at a protest held in Queens, emphasizing the inflammatory nature of the rhetoric used.
- The protest took place in a Jewish neighborhood, which heightened concerns about the messages being expressed during the demonstration.
- Governor Kathy Hochul was among those who criticized the chants, labeling them as “unacceptable and antisemitic.”
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also joined in the denunciation, aligning with other leaders in highlighting the inappropriateness of the language used.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani of Queens was included in the group of leaders who spoke out against the protest chants, underscoring the importance of maintaining respectful and inclusive discourse.
- The leaders’ joint condemnation signals a unified stance within the New York Democratic leadership against rhetoric that could incite division or perpetuate antisemitism.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hochul-aoc-mamdani-slam-support-hamas-chants-queens-protest-disgusting-antisemitic)
