Zohran Mamdani Criticized Amid Epstein Scandal; Supporters Confront NYC Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, faced backlash from residents amid the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The U.S. Justice Department unveiled extensive records that included references to Mamdani’s mother, filmmaker Mira Nair. Protesters gathered outside Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence, vocalizing their discontent.
Public Outcry at Gracie Mansion
Videos captured the scene outside Mamdani’s home, where voters expressed their frustration. The crowd utilized a megaphone, repeatedly shouting “shame.” They criticized Mamdani, saying, “We supported you, Zohran. You lied to us.”
Epstein Files Transparency Act
The attention on Mamdani coincided with the recent release of more than three million pages of Epstein-related documents. This action was executed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by former President Donald Trump in November 2025.
- Released over 3 million pages of documents.
- Included over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
- Increase in total pages made public to nearly 3.5 million.
Involvement of Mira Nair
Mira Nair was mentioned in an email linked to a 2009 event at the residence of convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. This email noted that Nair attended an after party alongside prominent figures like Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos.
Apart from highlighting Nair’s involvement, the email dated October 21, 2009, referenced the lukewarm reaction to the film “Amelia,” Nair’s movie about aviator Amelia Earhart. The film starred Hillary Swank and Richard Gere.
Mamdani’s Mayoral Journey
Zohran Mamdani, at the age of 34, became New York City’s youngest and first Muslim mayor on January 1. He triumphed in the mayoral election against former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
The backdrop of tension surrounding his administration underscores the complex interplay between politics and public sentiment, especially as the Epstein scandal resurfaces.
