Staff Reports
The Democratic Left is at it again, and this time, they’re rallying behind a man whose troubling associations raise serious questions about their judgment. Enter Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist poised to become the next mayor of New York City, applauded by none other than Pete Buttigieg. Yes, Mayor Pete, the former Transportation Secretary, with his eyes fixed firmly on the White House in 2028. One might expect him, of all people, to be more cautious about supporting individuals with problematic, anti-gay ties. But there he is, singing Mamdani’s praises without so much as blinking at his troubling connections.
Politicians on the Left are precariously quick to criticize their own when convenient, yet astoundingly blind to the red flags waving in front of them. Buttigieg, among the first openly gay Cabinet members, seems to have conveniently overlooked Mamdani’s associations with individuals who wouldn’t think twice about criminalizing homosexuality. From Uganda’s Rebecca Kadaga, known for her anti-gay legislative support, to Imam Siraj Wahhaj, notorious for his archaic views, Mamdani keeps pretty questionable company. And yet, Buttigieg fans the flames of support, lauding Mamdani as having the “capacity to be a great mayor.”
🚨 Pete Buttigieg says Mamdani has the “capacity to be a great Mayor”
The Left is the party of communism now. They are saying it out loud. pic.twitter.com/66OyIVoUGq
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) October 25, 2025
Perhaps Buttigieg’s commendation would carry more weight if he had any skin in the game. But let’s be real—he doesn’t reside in New York. It’s not his family that will face the consequences of an administration influenced by someone with such worrisome alliances. The progressive faction continues to hitch its wagon to people with socialist ideals and murky backgrounds, heedless of the impact on the very communities they claim to champion.
Democrats have made their bed with the likes of Mamdani, and it’s apparent they’re eager to lie in it. High-profile endorsements from party elites, including New York’s governor and even folks like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, solidify this dangerous trajectory. This embrace of radical figures is just another symptom of a Democratic Party that has lost sight of what real leadership entails. Rather than addressing concerns about Mamdani’s associations with detractors of the LGBTQ+ community, they choose to accelerate further leftward, ignoring the contradictions in their platform.
Is this the best America can do? Reward individuals bound by questionable alliances and leave common sense at the door? Democrats may champion figures like Mamdani today, but the cost is yet to be seen. At this rate, they’re not just sowing division; they’re risking the very progress they claim to fight for, and Americans deserve better.
