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Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Mamdani Draws 36.5 Million Views for 78-Degree AC Appeal as Heat Index Hits 112
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 2

Mamdani Draws 36.5 Million Views for 78-Degree AC Appeal as Heat Index Hits 112

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2

Summary

  • Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set air conditioners to 78 degrees, cut unused lights and unplug devices as the city tried to ease strain on the power grid during a holiday heat wave.
  • 112-degree heat-index warnings and expanded emergency measures framed the appeal, with Mamdani saying a stable grid would keep AC running and save lives.
  • 36.5 million views pushed the post viral within hours, and conservative figures including Bill Maher, Dave Portnoy and Republican officials attacked the guidance as socialist or communist overreach.
  • The backlash lands as Mamdani's influence is still rising in city politics after his endorsed socialist-linked candidates swept last week's primaries, underscoring his growing weight inside the Democratic coalition.

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