Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC) has called on the Department of Justice to investigate whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani violated the Logan Act by allegedly holding unauthorized talks with Iran, according to a statement from the congressman. McDowell accused Mamdani of negotiating with a government that funds Hamas and harms Israeli civilians.
Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC) has called on the Department of Justice to investigate whether New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani violated the Logan Act by allegedly holding unauthorized talks with Iran. The Logan Act prohibits private citizens from conducting diplomatic negotiations with foreign governments. McDowell's statement, issued late Friday, accused Mamdani of 'negotiating with a government that funds Hamas and murders Israeli civilians.'
Mamdani, a progressive candidate for mayor of New York, has been a source of controversy throughout his campaign. As The Zioneer has reported, Mamdani has stated he opposes Israel as a Jewish state, campaigned with a social media influencer accused of supporting Hamas, and his foreign affairs chief reportedly planned a meeting with Iran's UN ambassador that was blocked by the U.S. State Department. The Logan Act investigation request adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Mamdani's foreign policy connections.
The DOJ has not yet commented on whether it will open an investigation.
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