CNN Conservative Argues Mamdani Is Dealing With ‘Problems of His Own Making’

CNN Conservative Argues Mamdani Is Dealing With ‘Problems of His Own Making’ on Anti-Semitism

Kathryn Wilkens Oct 24th, 2025, 5:25 pm

During a Friday CNN segment on the New York City mayoral race, conservative commentator Brad Todd argued that Democratic socialist and front-runner Zohran Mamdani is facing controversy over anti-Semitism, not because of bias against his faith, but because of “problems of his own making.”

The discussion followed remarks from CNN contributor Lulu Garcia-Navarro , who said Mamdani — a Muslim — has been forced to “repeatedly talk about his faith” and defend “where he sits in the firmament in regards to issues like Israel and Palestine.” She also noted that Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo has sought to “pit him and his Muslim identity against Je