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On the recordJune 30, 2025
I already have to get used to the fact that the president is going to talk about how I look, how I sound, where I’m from, who I am — ultimately because he wants to distract from what I’m fighting for.
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Zohran Mamdani
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Mamdani responds to Trump's criticisms, emphasizing his focus on working people.

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