Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, has attracted attention for securing nearly $10 million in public matching funds despite discrepancies in his financial disclosures, including undeclared land in Uganda valued up to $250,000 and undisclosed stock holdings. His campaign has also faced scrutiny after a super PAC supporting him accepted a $1,000 donation from a Muslim cleric linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and other terror plots. Mamdani's potential victory has sparked debate, with critics warning of a shift toward socialism in the Democratic Party, drawing parallels to political movements in Minneapolis and Seattle. Some commentators have expressed concerns about the future of New York City under his leadership, suggesting it could lead to economic decline and comparisons to the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Mamdani is reportedly working to broaden his political coalition ahead of the election. Additionally, a Cuban-born biotech executive has entered the mayoral race opposing Mamdani on an anti-socialism platform. Separate but related controversy emerged around Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, who attended a ceremony hosted by an Islamic cleric praising Hamas and Hitler, with members of his campaign reportedly praising the October 7 massacre.