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July 16, 2026 - BY Investors Politics

Mamdani sparks fierce backlash for World Cup stunt 'palling around' with Rikers Island convicts

Video shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani sitting with Rikers Island inmates watching the World Cup semifinals, sparking fierce online criticism.