It is a common expression we have at Twitchy that no matter how low leftists go, they can always go lower. There simply is no floor for a Democrat Party that is embracing Communism, Islamists, and pretty much every anti-American sentiment or policy they can. We often say, in a bad way, that they can no longer surprise us, and that is usually true.
But YIKES! Zohran Mamdani may have shocked even us a little bit today.
In an interview where he was asked about the rising instances of r*pe and sexual assault in his city (not exactly what we would call the 'warm embrace' of collectivism), Mamdani casually scoffed at the increase, passing it off as 'changing definitions.'
Mamdani on why rape is up in NY: "A lot of it is from expanding what counts as rape" pic.twitter.com/zfbposfIWx
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 13, 2026
To be fair, New York indeed passed legislation in 2024 to include all forms of non-consensual sexual contact in the criminal, legal definition of r*pe.
But that was in 2024. The increase in sexual assault that Mamdani is being asked about here is from 2025 to 2026, at least a seven percent uptick. Changing definitions has nothing to do with that.
More importantly, what kind of elected official responds to a question about r*ape by trying to dismiss it?
Exactly the kind that New Yorkers voted for, it turns out.
HOW did women vote for this guy? https://t.co/sESpdbU4ny
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) July 13, 2026
Well, he lied about everything. That's one reason.
But they wanted to believe the lie, and that's on them.
No wonder these guys saw no problem with Platner. https://t.co/GCmnmzZj4C
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) July 13, 2026
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They didn't have a problem with any of his history, only with his sinking poll numbers.
This is a terrible answer. Make it stop🤦🏾♂️😒🥴😂🤣 https://t.co/9VMgXqHMow
— Common Cent$ (@Common_Cent1) July 13, 2026
We're sure many New Yorkers would like to make it stop.
But you know what they say. You can vote your way into Communism, but never out of it.
— Tennessee Dad (@tennesseedad22) July 13, 2026
As we noted above, it is difficult to shock us anymore. But that was our reaction to Mamdani's comment exactly.
He's Mulsim. Muslims think women exist to serve and pleasure men.
— Radical Left Receipts (@radleftreceipts) July 13, 2026
The feminists are going to be in for a rude awakening when they realize what this ideology really is.
We can't think of an explanation that makes more sense than this one.
Left-feminism is so, so dead. https://t.co/Q2wCuSVxJH
— Globalize The Enchilada #Rubio2028 ☩ 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇹🇼 (@GlobalEnchilada) July 13, 2026
This statement is an assault. https://t.co/5dxDAh1cPA
— CitizenGO_USA (@CitizenGO_USA) July 13, 2026
Of course, another reason that Mamdani gave this repugnant answer is that he doesn't want anyone looking into any other reasons why sexual assault may be on the rise in his city.
so rape is up because they changed the definition, not because more people are committing rape. got it. pic.twitter.com/XUtGNiN26q
— Fatman (@GroyperXBT) July 13, 2026
We need some investigative journalists (real ones) to start looking into who is committing these crimes in New York.
We're not going to immediately conclude that it is a similar situation to Great Britain. But we're sure as heck not going to rule that out either.
WTF? You mean like Muslims r**ing children? Yeah….. that’s r*pe!! https://t.co/m5kSSTLzIZ
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) July 13, 2026
Wait until he references the Quran for what r*pe is and isn’t. You voted for this nyc.
— FloridaBuckeye21 (@BuckeyeChi5) July 13, 2026
Even setting his ideology aside, and we see no reason to, it is a horrible answer for any politician of any stripe.
Sure, New York City rents hit an all time record high today, but at least the mayor is still very eloquent on social medi…whoops! https://t.co/5f7K7kFvIq
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 13, 2026
Women, please note what this notable (D) Democrat is saying here. Then imagine if it was Donald Trump saying it. https://t.co/HmI6Iwu8w3
— NewsRadio 830 KHVH (@khvh) July 13, 2026
Trump once made a vulgar comment about consensual sexual contact, and the Left threw a hissy fit over it for years. They're still throwing a hissy fit over it.
But it must be (D)ifferent with Mamdani.
Where’s the me too movement? https://t.co/2PpYnyjNBg
— David Weissman ✡️🇺🇸 (@DavidMWeissman) July 13, 2026
That's a great question.
Don't hold your breath waiting for an answer.
And if you are a woman in New York, you'd better protect yourself.
Because your mayor clearly will not.
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Editor’s Note: New York City is now facing the consequences of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist takeover.
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