Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race didn’t just change the political landscape — it also sparked a wave of intense online reaction. Among those drawing attention was Will & Grace actress Debra Messing, whose social media posts quickly went viral and stirred controversy across multiple platforms.
At just 34 years old, Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, narrowly defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo with just over 50% of the vote. His campaign focused on affordable housing, transit reform, and progressive economic policies. But soon after his win, public discussion shifted away from policy and toward questions of identity — a pattern familiar in modern American politics.
Messing, a Brooklyn native and outspoken political voice, had publicly supported Cuomo during the campaign. After the election, she shared posts critical of Mamdani’s background and political views, comments that many users described as divisive and insensitive. Her posts spread rapidly to her more than one million followers, prompting strong backlash from both supporters and critics alike.
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