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New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani (D) has shifted his stance on the controversial phrase \u201cglobalize the intifada,\u201d saying he would now \u201cdiscourage\u201d its use. Speaking on MSNBC\u2019s\u00a0PoliticsNation\u00a0with Al Sharpton, Mamdani said his change of heart came after a conversation with a rabbi who associated the phrase with past terrorist attacks in Israel.<\/p>\n
Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and leading candidate to replace Mayor Eric Adams, acknowledged a \u201cgap in intent\u201d between how the phrase is used by some to protest Israeli occupation and how it is received by many in the Jewish community as a violent threat. He emphasized the importance of representing all New Yorkers, saying his role as mayor would be to understand and bridge differing perspectives.<\/p>\n
The American Jewish Committee has defined the phrase as a call for \u201caggressive resistance against Israel.\u201d Mamdani\u2019s comments Sunday mark a departure from June, when he told NBC\u2019s\u00a0Meet the Press\u00a0the phrase was \u201cnot language that I use,\u201d but also said it wasn\u2019t his role to \u201cpolice\u201d speech.<\/p>\n
Mamdani\u2019s updated position was first reported in July by\u00a0The New York Times\u00a0after a private meeting. Since then, he has tried to balance progressive support with broader electoral appeal, especially in a city with large and politically diverse Jewish and Arab communities.<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, Mamdani campaigned with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who criticized billionaire Elon Musk\u2019s wealth during a Brooklyn town hall. Mamdani has also promoted a plan for city-run grocery stores, which he defended in a CNN interview on Friday.<\/p>\n
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), typically known for his calm, measured demeanor, erupted in frustration on the Senate floor Wednesday, accusing Democrats of prolonging the government shutdown and using social welfare programs as political leverage.<\/p>\n
Thune\u2019s rare display of anger came during a heated exchange over legislation to temporarily fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food aid to low-income families.<\/p>\n
Democrats, led by Sen. Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM), pushed for a standalone bill to keep SNAP benefits flowing as the shutdown approached its 30th day.<\/p>\n
Thune fired back, noting that Republicans had already voted 13 times to reopen the government, only to be blocked by Senate Democrats.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet me just point out, if I might, that we are 29 days into a Democrat shutdown,\u201d Thune said, his voice rising. \u201cSNAP recipients shouldn\u2019t go without food. People should be getting paid in this country. And we\u2019ve tried to do that 13 times. You voted no 13 times.\u201d<\/p>\n
HE BROUGHT THE RECEIPTS: Tim Walz EXPOSED for Stolen Valor Lies on Live TV!<\/p>\n
Freeze the frame.\u00a0The room falls silent for a beat\u2014not out of respect, but disbelief. A sitting Congressman just looked Governor Tim Walz square in the eye and said the words: \u201cStolen valor.\u201d And he didn\u2019t stop there. He brought the receipts. Documents. Military timelines. Eyewitnesses. All broadcast live. Uncensored. Unapologetic. The moment sent shockwaves through the political landscape and may have just detonated Walz\u2019s credibility permanently.<\/p>\n
The Accusation Heard Across America<\/p>\n
The confrontation happened during a nationally televised forum on border policy and law enforcement. But things took a sharp turn when the Congressman, a decorated veteran with a wife who served two tours in Iraq, pivoted toward what he called \u201ca pattern of misleading claims\u201d by Governor Tim Walz.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a duty to tell the truth, especially about military service,\u201d the Congressman said. \u201cYou can\u2019t wear the uniform in public speeches and then fudge your record when asked for details. That\u2019s stolen valor, Governor. And I won\u2019t let it slide.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gasps filled the room.<\/p>\n
Receipts on the Table<\/p>\n
The Congressman then laid out a damning series of exhibits:<\/p>\n
A military timeline indicating Walz served in the Army National Guard but never deployed overseas.Internal documents suggesting Walz exaggerated the nature of his service during campaign speeches.Testimony from former unit members claiming Walz \u201cnever saw combat and never trained for it.\u201d<\/p>\n
All aired live. No delays. No redactions.<\/p>\n
Walz, visibly stunned, attempted to deflect. \u201cMy service is a matter of public record,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve always been transparent.\u201d<\/p>\n
But the Congressman wasn\u2019t finished. \u201cYou claimed combat readiness experience in a 2018 town hall. But these records say you were a supply instructor stateside. That\u2019s not combat. That\u2019s logistics. So which is it?\u201d<\/p>\n
A Bigger Battle: Immigration, Law & Honor<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t just about military records. The debate originally centered around law enforcement and illegal immigration. The Governor had criticized federal efforts to crack down on border crossings, calling them \u201cinhumane\u201d and \u201cmilitarized.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Congressman fired back: \u201cYou don\u2019t get to question how we secure our borders when you distort your own military background.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThere are men and women bleeding overseas. My wife was in Fallujah while you were giving lectures at a desk. Don\u2019t insult us with half-truths.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Fallout Begins<\/p>\n
Within minutes, hashtags like #StolenValorWalz and #ValorGate were trending nationwide. Veterans groups began issuing statements. Some called for a full investigation into Walz\u2019s military history. Others demanded a public apology.<\/p>\n
The VFW released a carefully worded statement: \u201cAll public officials must be held to the highest standard when representing their service to the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n
A retired Marine Corps colonel tweeted: \u201cValor isn\u2019t a campaign tool. It\u2019s earned. Period.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Pattern of Inflation?<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t the first time Walz has come under scrutiny. Critics have previously accused him of embellishing his education credentials and overstating economic impacts during campaign rallies.<\/p>\n
But military claims? That hits differently. For many Americans, especially veterans, falsely enhancing one\u2019s service record is not just misleading\u2014it\u2019s a slap in the face.<\/p>\n
Where Does This Leave Walz?<\/p>\n
His political future now hangs in the balance. Polling data released hours after the confrontation showed a sudden 9-point dip in approval ratings among independent voters.<\/p>\n
Political analysts are already predicting tough re-election prospects. \u201cThis is the kind of scandal that sticks,\u201d one said. \u201cIt\u2019s personal. It\u2019s emotional. And it cuts across party lines.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conclusion: A Reckoning Is Coming<\/p>\n
Whether or not Walz intended to mislead, the damage is done. The Congressman made sure of that\u2014with documented proof, emotional appeals, and a brutal live takedown that may redefine political accountability in 2025.<\/p>\n
The public won\u2019t forget. Veterans won\u2019t forgive. And Governor Tim Walz may never recover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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