A Muslim supporter of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s bid for mayor was stunned and in disbelief when he was confronted in public about the candidate’s support for decriminalizing prostitution .

Rival candidate Andrew Cuomo pointed out Mamdani’s past support to legalize or decriminalize prostitution or “sex work” during an appearance Saturday night at the Masjid Ansarudeen Islamic Center in The Bronx, according to a widely circulated video of the exchange.

“If he does support legalizing prostitution, do you still support him?,” Cuomo asked the supporter.

When it comes to @zohrankmamdani , is there anything he believes beyond his own political ambition? pic.twitter.com/4vOew9F7kk — Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) September 21, 2025

“He does not. He will not,” the Mamdani backer

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