The remarks intensified the political storm, prompting fact-checking organizations to step in.
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) November 4, 2025
Legal Experts Reject Claims of Wrongdoing
According to a review by PolitiFact:
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There is no credible evidence that Mamdani lied during his naturalization process.
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Denaturalization can only occur through court order, not through public statements.
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Citizenship cannot be revoked as a form of political retaliation.
Immigration and constitutional lawyers widely agreed that the rhetoric surrounding Mamdani had no legal basis.
They described the claims as political posturing rather than legitimate legal challenges.
Stepping Into Office Amid Intense Scrutiny
With his inauguration approaching, Mamdani faces an unusually turbulent transition.
Most newly elected mayors enjoy a brief period of political “honeymoon,” but Mamdani’s first months are expected to be dominated by national debates, legal interpretations, and ongoing public disputes.
On election night, he delivered one of his most memorable lines:
“To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”