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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has formally requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi initiate denaturalization proceedings against New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, citing alleged misrepresentations made during the naturalization process.
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The letter, sent Thursday, referenced Mamdani’s controversial public statements and past artistic expressions that, according to reports, may have included support for individuals convicted on terrorism-related charges. A June 21, 2025, New York Post article was cited as evidence of these affiliations, suggesting that Mamdani may have expressed solidarity with known offenders before receiving U.S. citizenship.
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Federal law requires full disclosure of any ties or ideological sympathies with organizations deemed a threat to national security. According to Ogles, any omission or false representation in this context could be grounds for denaturalization under existing statutes.
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Mamdani’s rise in Democratic politics, marked by his unexpected victory over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral primary, has caused significant disruption within the party’s traditional leadership ranks. His platform, widely viewed as far-left, has been characterized by aggressive rhetoric and anti-establishment appeals. The developments surrounding Mamdani come as Democratic officials elsewhere face their legal challenges.
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A Democratic lawmaker in Massachusetts, State Representative Christopher Flanagan, is now facing several federal indictments tied to financial misconduct. Prosecutors allege that Flanagan exploited his leadership role at the Cape Cod Home Builders Association to divert tens of thousands of dollars for personal and political use. Among the questionable expenditures were charges for psychic consultations, according to U.S. Attorney Leah Foley. The charges include five counts related to wire fraud and one for tampering with official records.
Although Christopher Flanagan collected a combined income exceeding $180,000 from both the state legislature and the Home Builders Association, financial troubles reportedly persisted. Legal documents reveal he struggled with mounting credit card balances, overdue mortgage payments, and repeated overdrafts. Between November 2021 and January 2023, around $36,000 was allegedly funneled into his personal bank accounts. Flanagan has entered a not guilty plea and remains free as legal proceedings continue.
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While Democratic leadership has yet to respond to the mounting controversies formally, critics have pointed to what they describe as a growing culture of lawlessness and radicalism within the party’s ranks.