A nonprofit organization in New York City has been caught on camera advising a supposed noncitizen to illegally vote in the mayoral election for Zohran Mamdani.
According to footage released by O’Keefe Media Group (OMG), an undercover journalist posing as an unregistered immigrant approached the nonprofit’s director, asking how to cast a ballot — and who to vote for.
The director allegedly explained how the journalist could navigate the system to vote despite not being a citizen and hinted at which candidate to choose, saying he should vote for the one whose name starts with “M.”
James O’Keefe, founder of the undercover investigative journalism organization, posted the video to X, with the caption: “La Jornada Executive Director Pedro Rodriguez Tells Undercover OMG Journalist Posing as an Unregistered Migrant to ‘Vote for the Guy That Starts with ‘M’ – Despite 501(c)(3) Regulation Prohibiting Political Activity by Tax-Exempt Organizations. Rodriguez Acknowledges Knowing the Individual Is ‘Not Registered’ Before Advising him How to Vote – a Potential Violation of Federal & State Election Laws.”
It’s illegal to vote in New York City elections as a non-citizen, but the voter ID mechanisms are not particularly strong, either.
The video shows the director of the nonprofit “La Jornada” – which boasts a focus on “assisting migrants with their paperwork and legal needs” – talking to the journalist posing as the immigrant.
Mike Casey, the correspondent, told Rodriguez, “Yes, I’m an immigrant. They sent me here to vote. I was recommended to come here to find information to vote. I was given two, dos locations. Forgive me, I am, no Espanol.”
Rodriguez responded, “No, this is perfect for me,” before asking the undercover journalist when he registered to vote.
“I did not, I didn’t sign anything. They just told me to come here to vote,” Casey said.
“You’re not registered? Okay,” the director says. OMG reported that even though the journalist posing as the unregistered immigrant was not in a legal voting status, he was nonetheless instructed to go vote at a local community college.
“It’s three guys. The guy that starts with ‘M,’” Rodriguez instructed.
The only candidate in the race was Zohran Mamdani, who wound up blowing out his opponents to become mayor-elect on Tuesday.
When O’Keefe and his team later confronted Rodriguez, the nonprofit’s director, he denied ever instructing the undercover journalist to vote for Mamdani — despite the fact that the reporter had clearly posed as an illegal immigrant in the recorded exchange.
Mamdani, a self-described “democratic socialist,” is now set to run New York City, the financial capital of America and, arguably, of the free world.
Just the News has reportedly obtained internal documents from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) outlining how the group’s New York City chapter, to which Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani belongs, plans to pressure him into implementing sweeping anti-Israel policies throughout city governance and public life.
Mamdani, who defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa on Tuesday, has long been a fixture in the DSA, where he’s listed as one of nine “New York State Socialists in Office.” The organization, which is decidedly anti-Israel, played a key role in his campaign, backing him in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
During the mayoral race, Mamdani attempted to downplay his ties to the group’s more radical and revolutionary platform — and, according to Politico, the NYC DSA branch actively helped him do so by providing public cover to make his campaign appear more moderate than it truly was.
According to the “Socialists in Office” website, the group is composed of “DSA-endorsed elected officials who work together in the New York State Legislature to advance a socialist vision for working-class people across our state” — and among those featured is Mamdani.
Kid Rock has officially declared that he will no longer be performing in New York City, blaming what he calls the city’s “new communist regime” under recently elected mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The 54-year-old rocker, known for blending southern patriotism with unfiltered Twitter tirades, announced the decision Thursday morning in a post that read like a declaration of independence — if the founding fathers had written theirs in all caps and misspelled half of it. “SORRY NYC, BUT I DON’T SING FOR COMMIES,” he wrote. “Y’ALL ELECTED MARX LITE, AND I DON’T POUR MY WHISKEY OUT FOR THAT.”
In an interview later that afternoon on a Nashville radio show, Kid Rock elaborated. “I took one look at that guy and said, ‘Hell no.’ You can’t be calling yourself a socialist and expect Kid Rock to roll into town with the American flag and a six-pack of freedom.”
The host tried gently to point out that Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist, not a communist. Kid Rock wasn’t having it. “That’s what they always say,” he replied. “First, they’re ‘democratic socialists.’ Next, they’re telling you to share your lawnmower with your neighbor and report to the nearest tofu ration line.”
His stance has sent ripples of laughter, confusion, and mild indifference through the city he’s now boycotting. Many New Yorkers were unaware Kid Rock had even scheduled concerts there. “Wait, Kid Rock was coming here?” asked one Brooklyn resident, sipping a cold brew in disbelief. “I thought his last tour was just yelling at beer cans.” A bartender in Queens was more blunt: “Bro canceled something that wasn’t sold out. That’s like me canceling my yacht trip to Mars.”
Still, Kid Rock insists this is not about ticket sales — it’s about standing up for principle. “This is bigger than me,” he said. “It’s about the American dream. You think George Washington fought the British just so Zohran Mamdani could raise taxes on Bud Light?” When asked what specific policies offended him, Rock hesitated before responding, “I don’t know, man. Probably something about free subway rides. You know what’s free in communism? Nothing. Except misery.”
Mayor-elect Mamdani, for his part, seemed unbothered. His office released a short statement thanking Kid Rock for his input and assuring fans that New York City remains open for all artists — even those who “confuse universal healthcare with gulags.” When asked by reporters for his personal response, Mamdani smiled and said, “Honestly, I had to Google him. I thought Kid Rock was a TikTok prank.”
On conservative talk shows, however, Rock’s decision was hailed as an act of modern patriotism. Fox & Friends dedicated an entire segment titled “Kid Rock vs. Red City: The Battle for Freedom.” One commentator even compared the musician’s boycott to the Boston Tea Party, “except with more fireworks and less reading.”
Tucker Carlson reportedly recorded a surprise monologue from his Maine home titled “When the Music Dies — Because of Marxism,” featuring slow-motion clips of Kid Rock waving an American flag, set to a mournful guitar solo.
Economists were less impressed. “This will not affect the city’s GDP,” said an NYU analyst flatly. “New York’s entertainment economy is worth billions. Kid Rock canceling two nights is like one pizza place running out of pepperoni.” Still, the singer maintains the move is purely about values. “I don’t care if I lose money,” he told fans. “You can’t buy freedom. Except, of course, at my merch table — hoodies are 20 percent off with the promo code LIBERTYROCKS.”
Social media reactions have ranged from supportive to gleefully sarcastic. Fans from red states praised Rock for “taking a stand against tyranny in Times Square,” while New Yorkers joked that the city’s air quality had already improved. “Maybe now we can hear the subway rats again,” one commenter wrote. Others wondered how long it would take before Rock realized that a mayor doesn’t control concert permits. One viral tweet summed it up: “Kid Rock boycotts NYC. NYC: Okay.”
Meanwhile, a group of Brooklyn musicians has announced plans to hold a free “Welcome to the People’s Republic of New York” concert on the same night Rock was scheduled to perform. The lineup includes a jazz trio, a drag queen poet, and a folk band called “The Red Scares.” Event organizers promise “plenty of communal snacks and no cover charge — because that’s socialism, baby.”
Rock, undeterred, says his tour will continue in what he calls “freedom-loving states.” His next shows will be in Florida, Texas, and “anywhere the government still lets you grill in peace.” He’s reportedly writing a new song inspired by the controversy, tentatively titled “Born Free, Except in Brooklyn.” His management has also hinted at a line of “Patriot Approved” beer cans — because if you can’t beat socialism, you might as well sell something off it.
Political analysts have struggled to interpret the symbolism of Kid Rock’s rebellion. “It’s part performance, part protest, and mostly marketing,” said columnist Erin Delaney. “He’s turning outrage into income — ironically, the most capitalist thing imaginable. In a weird way, he and Mamdani are both working-class heroes. One’s fighting for higher wages, the other for higher merch sales.”
For most New Yorkers, though, the story barely registers. “We’ve survived blizzards, blackouts, and Rudy Giuliani,” said one cab driver. “We can survive Kid Rock staying home.” As the city moves on with its usual chaos, residents continue doing what they do best — rolling their eyes, paying too much for coffee, and ignoring celebrity tantrums.
By evening, the controversy had already faded into the endless scroll of internet noise. But in Nashville, Kid Rock remained resolute, sipping whiskey and promising that his stand against “Marxism in Manhattan” will be remembered. “History will thank me,” he said. “Someday, when America is free again, people will say, ‘Kid Rock saw it coming.’” Then he paused. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a freedom soundcheck to run.”
Back in New York, a saxophonist busking near Times Square shrugged when asked about the boycott. “If Kid Rock doesn’t want to play here, that’s fine,” he said. “More space for the rest of us. The revolution will have better music anyway.”