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Joe on New York antisemitism: Blame Netanyahu, not Mamdani

Tuesday's New York primaries were a demonstration of power for Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who saw multiple candidates he had endorsed defeat more center-leaning incumbents. The winners are notably more critical of Israel and its policies than the incumbents. This comes as the city continues to grapple with antisemitic incidents. But Joe takes issue with those claiming Mamdani is to blame for New York's antisemitism problem, instead pointing to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's damaged reputation and the impact it's having on the Jewish community.

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