The Jesse Kelly Show Zohran Mamdani Suffers DAMAGING Setback, ICE Gets Shake-Up & Megyn Kelly Interviews BEST Guest EVER
Oct 29, 2025
Join Steve Deace, a conservative podcaster and commentator, and Jennifer Ghilardi, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, as they dive into the latest political shakeups. They discuss Zohran Mamdani's rising support in NYC and the implications of immigrant voting behaviors. Ghilardi also touches on California's 2028 presidential contenders and the nuances of public policy around birth control. Plus, they analyze the GOP's immigration strategies and the authenticity issues plaguing politicians today. A thought-provoking mix of insights awaits!
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Transactional And Tribal Voting Explained
- Jesse Kelly explains many immigrant voters vote transactionally or tribally rather than on policy alignment.
- This voting behavior helps explain insurgent candidates winning in diverse cities like New York.
Why Mamdani Resonates With Foreign-Born Voters
- Jesse Kelly argues Zohran Mamdani is favored by foreign-born New Yorkers while American-born New Yorkers reject him.
- He links tribal voting to Mamdani's appeal and warns of policy consequences if elected.
Fabricated 9/11 Aunt Story As Signaling
- Jesse Kelly recounts Mamdani's 9/11 aunt story and says it was fabricated to signal tribal identity.
- He claims the made-up story was used to signal "I'm part of your tribe. Vote for me."
