The latest remarks from the US president have reignited a longstanding debate, implying that Jewish Americans vote contrary to their best interests. Mamdani, whose response to inquiries was not immediate, firmly dismisses any Republican claims of antisemitism.
Democrats are keenly observing Tuesday’s election outcomes as they grapple with being sidelined in Washington. The party faces challenges in uniting against Republican Trump and strategizing a comeback from their current political impasse.
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In interviews at polling stations on Tuesday, some voters said Trump’s most contentious policies were on their minds, including his efforts to deport immigrants in the US illegally and impose costly tariffs on imports of foreign goods, the legality of which is being weighed by the US Supreme Court this week.
