Michael Rapaport Reaffirms 2029 NYC Mayoral Bid Against Zohran Mamdani

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 13

Michael Rapaport, 60, said Tuesday he is still running for New York City mayor in 2029 and framed the race as a direct challenge to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
On NewsNation, the actor-comedian said Mamdani cannot be beaten by being "nice" or "slick," promising a "New York City street fight mentality" and an "ugly" campaign if needed.
Rapaport first announced the bid in January on his podcast and Instagram, casting himself as a native New Yorker focused on making the city safer, more affordable and more functional.
His renewed push fits a broader pattern of attacks on New York leadership, including a post last week urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to resign over anti-Israel protests outside a synagogue.
Neither Rapaport nor Mamdani's representatives immediately responded for comment, leaving the 2029 challenge for now as an early political declaration rather than an active campaign.

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