Outrage after Will & Grace star Debra Messing calls Mamdani a 'jihadist' on Election Day

Will & Grace star Debra Messing ignited outrage on Election Day by reposting a political meme on Instagram that labeled Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, as a "communist jihadist." The meme, originally from an account called Persian Jewess, presented a choice between "A Democrat. Just a democrat" and "An actual communist jihadist. A literal Karl Marx-quoting, America-hating jihadist." Messing's repost was accompanied by a message from the original account urging a vote for Andrew Cuomo and using the hashtag #ZohranMamdani. Messing's controversial post led to widespread criticism, with many calling her a "racist" and "idiot." Supporters defended her, with some agreeing that Mamdani was a "communist piece of s**t." The actress, who has been outspoken about antisemitism, had previously stated she voted early for Andrew Cuomo, arguing that the city needed someone with experience to restore safety and economic vitality, and questioning if a social worker could effectively address public safety concerns. She also suggested Mamdani, 34, was too young and lacked the practical experience for the mayoral role. H... download the app to read more