c29.Zohran Mamdani Faces Citizenship Fraud Review After Trump ‘Deadly Threat’ Post
NEW YORK, NY – Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist candidate recently facing scrutiny after a controversial social media post aimed at President Donald Trump, is now the subject of calls for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigation into his naturalization paperwork.
Conservative activists and commentators, citing the potential for “citizenship fraud,” are urging Republican members of Congress to request an immediate audit of Mamdani’s citizenship status, arguing that he may have concealed information that would have disqualified him from becoming a U.S. citizen.
The primary advocate for this line of action is based on the argument that an audit by DHS could move faster than typical legislative or judicial processes. According to a post widely circulated by conservative commentator Terrence K. Williams, Congress could request DHS to audit Mamdani’s naturalization paperwork within 24 to 72 hours. If fraud is confirmed, the process could lead to the revocation of his citizenship, thereby removing him from political office entirely.
“This is not about religion. This is not about where someone comes from,” the argument asserts. “This is about: Did he lie to obtain citizenship? Did he misrepresent loyalty? Did he use the system to infiltrate political power? If any of that is true, he can be legally stopped before he [is] sworn in.
Just law and accountability.”
The Basis for the Deportation Calls
The calls for denaturalization proceedings against Mamdani stem from two primary areas of concern highlighted by his critics: his past political affiliations and statements, and his public mocking of the former President.
1. Allegations of Concealing Affiliations:
A central claim revolves around the naturalization application process itself. Critics allege that Mamdani may have committed a federal crime seven years ago when he completed the application to become a U.S. citizen. The naturalization form asks specific questions regarding an applicant’s affiliations, particularly concerning groups deemed “anti-American [or] communist.”
Critics argue that Mamdani, who openly supports the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and has previously made statements that they interpret as praising terrorist groups, failed to disclose this material information on the form when he was naturalized in 2018.
The Legal Claim: According to the argument, the form is clear: concealing material information during naturalization renders the citizenship “illegally procured.” This would empower the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation and potentially revoke his immigration status.
2. The Response to Donald Trump:
The controversy gained significant traction after Mamdani publicly mocked President Donald Trump’s statements calling for his arrest and deportation.
Mamdani responded defiantly, using his identity as a shield: “Yesterday, Donald Trump said that I should be arrested.
He said that I should be deported. He said that I should be denaturalized.”
Mamdani framed the attack as an attempt to “distract from what I fight for.” He claims his political agenda—fighting for working people and easing the cost of living crisis—is why he is being targeted, rather than his background or alleged past actions.
He then challenged the former President: “We know that he would rather speak about me than speak about the legislation that he is shephering through Washington, D.C. Legislation that will quite literally take health care away from Americans…
Imagine what they feel comfortable saying and doing about immigrants whose names they don’t even know.”
This defense, which frames him as a champion of the working class being attacked by the establishment, is dismissed by critics as a necessary deflection from the core legal issues surrounding his citizenship and financial dealings.
Political Reality vs. Socialist Ambition
Beyond the allegations of fraud, Mamdani’s political ambitions are seen as being severely hampered by the realities of governance, leading to “buyer’s remorse” among his supporters.
Mamdani campaigned on a platform that included a “free bus plan” and taxing the rich. However, critics point to the history of political governance, noting that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will not greenlight his expensive free bus plan or his aggressive taxation agenda. This disconnect between socialist promises and the political realm of possibility is viewed as a major failure of his campaign platform.
One commentator noted the apparent ideological disconnect with the state’s current leaders, despite some agreements: “We’re aligned on so many of these issues… [but] I’ve made it clear where I have strong disagreements with issues that really do not pertain to the governance of New York City.”
This conflict highlights the broader ideological struggle within the Democratic party, where the “socialist wing is in control,” promoting figures who “hyperventilate if you use the wrong pronoun,” but whose platforms are often deemed unrealistic or damaging to major cities. Senator John Kennedy’s quote is cited to underscore this: “The Democratic party won’t have a future until they stand up to the lone wing of their party, but the rise of Zohran Mamdani shows that they rather listen to a socialist who hyperventilate if you use the wrong pronoun.”
The broader political landscape, as perceived by these critics, is a fight for the identity of the Democratic Party, which is currently “scared” of the far-left wing. They argue that the focus on identity politics and extreme social mandates is detrimental to the country, citing instances of progressive failures in other cities.
The Religious and Cultural Takeover Concern
The rhetoric surrounding Mamdani also touches on deep-seated cultural fears, particularly among conservative commentators, regarding the intent behind the political rise of Muslim and Socialist immigrants.
A highly controversial social media post, which critics accuse Mamdani’s network of pushing, suggested that his election marked the beginning of a religious and cultural shift in the city: “New York Muslim influencer that helped get Zoran Madani elected pushing content says now begins the time to convert the New York City population to Islam and began building like this… The Islamic Caliphate in New York starts now.”
This extreme rhetoric, regardless of its connection to Mamdani’s official campaign, feeds the fears that his political ascent is not merely about policy, but about a “cultural takeover.” Critics interpret this as the realization of a hidden agenda, viewing the political success as a means to implement religious and cultural mandates in the public sphere.
Mamdani’s supporters are accused of being complicit in this narrative, failing to recognize that many of his promises are “all lies” that he “obviously can’t do.” The overall message propagated by his opponents is one of an external force—driven by foreign loyalties and extreme ideology—seeking to undermine and change the fundamental American character of the city.
In conclusion, the situation surrounding Zohran Mamdani is a multifaceted political and legal controversy, centered on the tension between ideological ambition, the scrutiny of immigration status, and the stark political realities of holding office in a major American city.
22 PEOPLE Hurt by Collapsed Balcony
22 PEOPLE Hurt by Collapsed Balcony
A balcony collapse in Geelong last night saw 22 party-goers injured and and a disaster plan activated.
Police said no charges would be laid over the near tragedy, with the building's age and overcrowding blamed for the collapse of a timber floor which sent 30 people tumbling four metres to the ground.
Twenty-two people were treated at Geelong Hospital with six admitted and five operated on today for injuries sustained in the incident.
Police said the toll could have been higher, with children reported to have been playing under the balcony shortly before its collapse.
A hospital spokesman said all those injured were in a stable condition.
The 30 people were dancing on the balcony during a 21st birthday celebration at the Corio Bay Rowing Club, which overlooks the Barwon River, when the floor gave way about 9pm.
Fifty emergency services personnel attended the scene as Geelong's disaster plan was activated.
"(There were) people everywhere, injured people being treated by emergency services people and members of the public," Country Fire Authority (CFA) regional duty officer Barry Foss said.
"There was debris because the balcony collapsed, fortunately there was no one under it."
Police, WorkCover and City of Greater Geelong engineers examined the site last night.
"There's no further (police) investigations, it's an accident that's occurred," Senior Sergeant Ken Scott said.
"It's a civil matter now ... (and) obviously there will be some big claims over it.
"Insurance companies will all be notified on Monday."
The building is on Crown land and is managed by the Victorian Government's Corangamite Catchment Management Authority which leased it out to the rowing club.
Snr Sgt Scott said there was no suggestion of shoddy workmanship, rather the age of the building, which dates back to the 1930s, and the number of people on the balcony at the time.
"It was the sheer volume of people plus they were dancing and the added stress of that caused it (the balcony) to give way," he said.
Most of the injured were treated for leg fractures, cuts and abrasions.
Berkeley balcony collapse: Families of students killed in tragedy fly to US as Ireland mourns
Investigations have started into how the balcony fell off an apartment building as they celebrated a 21st birthday during a summer trip to California
Eimear Walsh, 21, Eoghan Culligan, 21, Olivia Burke, 21, Niccolai Schuster, 21, Ashley Donohoe, 22, and Lorcan Miller, 21, all died (Facebook)
Flags are flying at half-mast across Ireland today as the families of five students killed when the balcony they were standing on collapsed travel to California.
Olivia Burke, Eimear Walsh, Eoghan Culligan, Niccolai Schuster and Lorcan Miller, all aged 21, were at a birthday party in the university town of Berkeley when the tragedy happened yesterday.
A sixth victim, 22-year-old Ashley Donohoe, lived in California but had dual Irish-American citizenship and was Ms Burke’s cousin, Irish media reported.
They were among at least a dozen people standing on the fourth-floor balcony when it collapsed shortly after midnight local time, plunging them 40ft to the ground.
A 21-year-old woman whose birthday was being celebrated is believed to be in a critical condition in hospital, where six other people are being treated for their injuries.
Investigations have started into why the balcony fell from the Library Gardens apartment complex, which is popular with students at the University of California and visiting Irish people in the summer.
Photos after the collapse appeared to show rotten wood where it had broken off the outside of the building.
Investigations will examine if the cantilevered structure had been affected by dry rot or water damage and use of other balconies in the complex has been banned.
Investigators said the building code for 2007, when the property was completed, would have included a 60lbs-per-square-foot rule for the balcony, and with 13 people on the structure it may have been overloaded.
Photos from the scene showed it tipped onto the balcony below, with the pavement beneath covered in debris, clothing, shoes and red cups.
Police said they received a noise complaint about an hour before the balcony collapsed but had not responded by the time of the tragedy at around 12.41am local time (8.41am BST) because of shooting elsewhere in the city.
The Irish students had only been in California for a few weeks, on J-1 visas for a cultural exchange programme that would have seen them working for three months and travelling for another.
It is considered a rite of passage for thousands of Irish students every year and around 700 are currently believed to be in the San Francisco Bay Area for the summer.
Tributes have been pouring in for those killed and injured in the accident, which has shocked Berkeley as well as Ireland.
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan called it an “appalling loss of life for young people whose hopes and dreams of the future have suddenly and without notice been shattered".
Three of the victims - Mr Miller, Mr Schuster and Ms Walsh - studied at University College Dublin and Mr Culligan also lived in the city.
The renowned Ballyboden St Endas Gaelic football club, which he played for since childhood, paid tribute.
"Eoghan was very popular with his team mates and this tragic news is keenly felt by all members of our Club, but especially by those players and mentors who knew him well," a statement said.
Marcus O'Halloran, University College Dublin student union president, said: ”I can't imagine the grief of the families and friends of those students involved. I can only extend my deepest sympathies and say that my heart goes out to them and all those affected by this catastrophe.
“This is a tragic loss, it affects the entire student community and all families in this country. I can only express my deepest condolences once again to all those affected.”
A number of the students at the party were from Dublin and were also past pupils of St Mary's College in Rathmines, finishing their studies there.
The first relatives arrived on the US west coast overnight and others were leaving Ireland this morning.
Philip Grant, consul general with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in San Francisco, said the country was “frozen in shock”.
“We are a very close, tight-knit group,” he added. “Ireland is a small country and when you have the numbers that we had here today very few of us have been left untouched by this tragedy.”
**Terrifying Balcony Collapse Injures 22**
In a shocking incident, a balcony collapse left 22 people injured, marking a harrowing moment captured vividly in the video footage from A&E’s “Rescue Cam.” The event unfolded unexpectedly, turning what seemed like a joyous gathering into a scene of chaos and emergency response.
As the video unfolds, viewers are transported to the scene where the balcony gave way under the weight of the crowd. Eyewitness accounts detail the suddenness of the collapse, with people plummeting several feet to the ground below, leading to a frantic response from onlookers and emergency services.
Emergency responders arrived swiftly, showcasing their expertise and training in dealing with such incidents. The video highlights the coordinated efforts in managing the scene, providing immediate medical attention, and ensuring the safety of all involved.
The aftermath of the collapse is a stark reminder of the structural vulnerabilities that can exist in residential and commercial properties. This footage serves not only as a record of the event but also as an educational tool for improving safety standards and preventing future accidents.
3.A girl called the police and said her father was under the floor: when the
into silence. As they carefully removed the floorboards, a chill seemed to creep through the room, settling in the pit of everyone’s stomachs. The girl’s mother stood nearby, her expression shifting from confusion to horror as the reality of the situation began to unfold.
Beneath the laminate, they discovered a hidden compartment that had been hastily concealed. The musty smell of earth and damp wood filled the air. It was a makeshift grave. Lying within it was the father, his lifeless body positioned as if he had been trying to claw his way out. The sight was both tragic and horrifying, a stark contrast to the ordinary suburban setting.
The girl’s mother screamed, a sound of pure anguish that resonated through the house. Her knees buckled, and she collapsed onto the sofa, tears streaming down her face. The girl, still clutching her teddy bear, watched with wide eyes. Her face was pale but devoid of tears, as if she had already mourned her father’s disappearance long before this moment.
The officers immediately secured the scene, calling for backup and a forensic team. This was now a crime scene, and they needed to treat it with the utmost care. They gently led the girl and her mother to another room, away from the ghastly sight.
As they waited for the investigators to arrive, one of the officers sat down with the mother, who was now trembling, trying to piece together what might have happened. “Did you notice anything unusual before he disappeared?” he asked softly.
The mother shook her head, her voice barely a whisper. “We had our normal arguments. Nothing serious. He said he needed some space and would be away for a few days. I thought he’d gone to stay with a friend or checked into a hotel.”
The officer nodded, taking notes. “Did he have any enemies, anyone who might want to harm him?”
She hesitated, then nodded slowly. “He had some business dealings that didn’t go well. He mentioned receiving threats, but I didn’t think it was serious. I thought he was just stressed.”
Meanwhile, the girl sat with another officer, who was trying to comfort her. “How did you know your dad was here?” he asked gently.
She looked up, her eyes wise beyond her years. “He told me in my dream. He said he was sorry for leaving us and that he was trapped. He wanted me to find him.”
The officer was silent for a moment, struck by the chilling sincerity in her voice. It was a stark reminder that sometimes, intuition or a child’s perception could grasp what adults failed to see.
As the forensic team began their work, the officers knew this case was far from simple. It was a tangled web of deceit, desperation, and ultimately, tragedy. The girl’s remarkable dream had brought them here, uncovering a dark secret hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary life.In the days that followed, the investigation would unravel the circumstances of the father’s death, revealing a story of betrayal and greed. But for now, the house stood silent, bearing witness to the heart-wrenching scene of a family broken by an unimaginable discovery.
