House Republicans’ Efforts to Block Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Swearing In Scorned as Undemocratic
House Republicans are exploring the use of the Constitution’s “insurrection clause” to prevent Zohran Mamdani from taking office, citing his statements regarding ICE resistance as potentially violating the provision. The New York Young Republican Club is spearheading this effort, drawing parallels to the attempt to remove Trump from the Colorado ballot. Simultaneously, some House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate Mamdani’s path to citizenship, citing statements made during his naturalization process and his alleged failure to disclose affiliations. These actions are driven by concerns over Mamdani’s political ideology and aim to create a political wedge within the Democratic party.
John Q. Hosedrinker