Mamdani-Backed Congressional Candidate Defends Participation in Post-October 7 Rally
June 7, 2026Social Scan Verified
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The Times of Israel reports controversy over Darializa Avila Chevalier, whom Mamdani endorsed for Congress, after images surfaced of her participating in an anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023. The endorsement has sparked criticism about Mamdani's trustworthiness among political operatives after he had previously pledged to support the incumbent congressman.
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