Stephen King criticized the “pearl clutching” about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after people voted for President Donald Trump.

Why It Matters

Mamdani became the first Muslim person to be elected mayor of New York City after being heavily criticized for his stance toward Israel. Mamdani refused to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada,” which has been used as both a rallying cry for Palestinian rights and a call for violence against Israelis.

Mamdani has also been criticized for describing himself as a Democratic Socialist and pushing for government run grocery stores and free buses.

What to Know

King, a vocal critic of Trump and Republicans, posted on X, formerly Twitter, that it’s “amusing” that people who elected Trump, a “right-wing extremist,” are upset about

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