We cannot understand this moment of authoritarianism as solely coming from the White House when it is also a moment that is characterized by the cowardice of those in response to it.
Zohran Mamdani: “We cannot understand this moment of authoritarianism as solely coming from the White House when it is also a moment that…”
On the recordSeptember 22, 2025
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Mamdani critiques the response of leaders to authoritarianism.
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