Comrade Mamdani & Gavin Newsom-Commie, Jihadist & the Dem Party Embracing the Nutty Extreme

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Oct 27, 2025

The discussion highlights the radical shift of the Democratic Party towards far-left ideologies, framing figures like Mamdani as emblematic of communism. There’s a critical analysis of Mamdani’s controversial background and perceived anti-American sentiments, especially regarding his post-9/11 comments. The hosts argue that elite politicians like Gavin Newsom project a false populism while endorsing Marxist policies. They also touch on media hypocrisy and how this radicalization could impact future elections, with warnings from even liberal voices like Bill Maher.

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Democratic Party Shift To The Far Left

Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson argue the Democratic Party has shifted from moderate liberalism to embracing far-left ideologies.
They claim figures like Mamdani represent a radicalized direction that threatens mainstream Democratic norms.

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Family Background Used As Political Evidence

Cruz plays clips of Mamdani's father blaming U.S. policy and linking Lincoln to Nazi practices to illustrate Mamdani's background.
He uses the father's statements to question whether Mamdani loves America.

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Mamdani's 9/11 Remarks Highlighted

Cruz plays a clip of Mamdani's statement after 9/11 emphasizing Muslim safety concerns rather than mourning victims.
Cruz and Ferguson use it to argue Mamdani showed insufficient empathy for 9/11 victims.

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1. Radicalization of the Democratic Party

The hosts argue that the Democratic Party has moved from moderate liberalism (e.g., Bill Clinton) to embracing far-left ideologies.
They claim that figures like Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie Sanders represent a dangerous shift toward communism and anti-American sentiment.

2. Criticism of Zohran Mamdani

Cruz and Ferguson scrutinize Mamdani’s background, including his father’s academic statements and Mamdani’s own comments post-9/11.
They interpret Mamdani’s remarks as lacking patriotism and empathy for 9/11 victims.
They highlight Mamdani’s association with controversial figures, including Imam Siraj Wahaj, whom they label as a jihadist.

3. Media and Political Hypocrisy

The podcast mocks media outrage over President Trump building a ballroom at the White House while allegedly ignoring more serious issues like Mamdani’s political rise.
They accuse Democrats of failing to police their own party and enabling extremism.

4. Gavin Newsom and Elite Hypocrisy

Newsom is portrayed as a privileged elitist pretending to be a man of the people.
His political persona is compared to Mamdani’s, with both accused of promoting Marxist policies under a polished public image.

5. Bill Maher’s Critique

Bill Maher is cited as a liberal voice warning Democrats about the dangers of embracing far-left candidates like Mamdani.
His comments are used to support the podcast’s argument that even mainstream liberals are alarmed by the party’s direction.

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