Indian-origin Mamdani to be next NYC mayor: Zohran's old post on 'Queer Liberation' goes viral; Vivek Ramaswamy suggests 'move to Ohio'
Zohran Mamdani (AP) and Vivek Ramaswamy (ANI)
The recent election of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate of Indian origin, has ignited reactions on social media.
Railey Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative political activist and vocal advocate for women's sports not allowing transgenders, stirred controversy by posting a blunt critique of New York City's future, replying to an old 2020 post on X by Mamdani that called for defunding the police as part of 'queer liberation.
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In her response, Gaines tweeted, 'New York City is so screwed,' expressing her disapproval of Mamdani's stance. The comment quickly gained attention, reflecting the broader cultural and political divides shaping American politics.
Adding another layer to the conversation,
Vivek Ramaswamy
, another prominent Indian-American Republican businessman and 2024 presidential hopeful, responded to Gaines's tweet with a suggestion to relocate.
'Here's a solution: move to Ohio. The heart of the nation, with 4 full seasons & an economic boom on the horizon. Friendly, hardworking, family-oriented people. Diverse viewpoints. Zero capital gains tax, zero income tax, & a gold standard for K-12 education. All coming very soon.' Ramaswamy said in a post
Zohran Kwame Mamdani recently won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor and is the son of Indian immigrants.
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