Mamdanis anti-American July 4th address: Letters to the Editor July 7, 2026
What a sadly missed opportunity (“Zo’s US Birthday bash,” July 4).For our nation’s 250th birthday, Mayor Mamdani could have given a marvelous speech extolling the country that embraced him as a citizen less than decade ago and elected him as mayor of our greatest city.His journey embodies the pathway that is the American Dream.Instead, flanked by naturalized citizens used as human props staring blankly at a camera, he offered a version of an American dystopia.
His own career proves the inanity of his words.Matthew BriefManhattanAt no time did the mayor ever “bash” the nation, unless you think that constructive criticism is a form of bashing.He pointed out the truth, and for Republicans, the truth hurts.In no way is Mamdani anti-American, as evidenced in his recent media interviews when he said the happiest day of his life was when he became a US citizen.
The major difference between the policies of Mamdani and those of the current president is that Mamdani is empathetic to the needs of the people he was elected to serve.Mamdani had the courage to say what needed to be said, and I applaud him for a job well done.J.J.CrovattoRamsey, NJMamdani’s speech was very focused on what is wrong with America.
This is a big reason why he will never be a leader of real consequence.The fact that it was rendered on the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the greatest nation on Earth just added insult to injury.I have always been proud of being a lifetime New Yorker, up until now.
He is a total embarrassment.Jackie BiaggiThe BronxIn his address marking the 250th anniversary of this nation’s founding, NYC’s mayor just couldn’t resist bad-mouthing this great country.It’s clear this sinister seducer, with his ubiquitous phony smile, is an ungrateful American.President Trump was quite foolish to break bread with Mamdani, and the Dems are paying the price for stupidly inviting that wolf into their tent.James HylandBeechhurst Subscribe to our daily Post...