Elise Stefanik则称纽约市市长候选人Zohran Mamdani为“jihadist”, Rep. Elise Stefanik called NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" over his Hamas stance, sparking backlash and highlighting Democratic divisions.

美国代表Elise Stefanik在星期五的采访中将纽约市市长候选人Zohran Mamdani贴上“jihadist”和“raging emiste”标签, 指称他在福克斯新闻露面时拒绝直接呼吁哈马斯解除武装。 U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik labeled New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" and "raging antisemite" in a Friday interview, citing his refusal to directly call for Hamas to disarm during a Fox News appearance. 这些言论吸引了民主党同事的反弹,加深了对马姆达尼对哈马斯和以色列-加沙冲突立场的审查。 The remarks, which drew backlash from Democratic colleagues, intensified scrutiny over Mamdani’s stance on Hamas and the Israel-Gaza conflict. 在随后举行的一次市长辩论中,Mamdani推翻了先前的立场,声称他现在认为哈马斯应放下武器。 In a subsequent mayoral debate, Mamdani reversed his earlier position, stating he now believes Hamas should lay down its arms. 争议凸显了民主党内部对外交政策、反犹主义以及好战团体在该区域的作用的政治分歧日益加深。 The controversy highlights deepening political divisions within the Democratic Party over foreign policy, antisemitism, and the role of militant groups in the region.