Why Zohran Mamdani's Support for Aber Kawas Sparks Debate

Zohran Mamdani, a New York politician, has stirred up a storm by backing Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist running for the New York Assembly. Kawas is known for her strong views, especially one where she downplayed the 9/11 attacks, saying it was just a "couple of people" involved. This has not gone down well with many, both on the right and some on the left. Critics argue that her comments are way off and have no place in politics. Rod Dreher, a well-known conservative writer, even compared Kawas to Nick Fuentes, a controversial figure known for his extreme views.The backlash grew when a clip of Kawas surfaced online. In it, she talks about how capitalism, racism, and white supremacy have led to colonization and resource theft. She also mentions that apologies for such acts should go both ways. She finds it unfair that people expect apologies for 9/11 but not for genocides and slavery. Many saw her comments as blaming America for the 9/11 attacks. Political commentator Russell Drew even suggested that people like Kawas should be removed from the Democratic Party, not promoted. Senator Ted Cruz also weighed in, saying this is what the current Democratic Party stands for. However, not everyone agreed with Cruz's take on Kawas' argument. This whole situation raises questions about free speech, political correctness, and where to draw the line in political discourse. It's a complex issue with no easy answers.