Dr. Pablo Nankin Asks Why Mamdani Gets a Platform for Extremism, Antisemitism, Idiotism

Read Letter from Dr. Pablo Nankin shared in his blog asking why Mamdani is given a platform when he speaks extremism, antisemitism and idiotism, August 5, 2026. Read to the end for an interesting piece of information.

I keep asking myself why so much attention is being given to a Cromagnon who, in my opinion, promotes hatred, division, and antisemitic ideas. It is difficult to understand how a person with such extreme views has political influence in a city and a country as diverse, educated, and historically important as New York and the United States!

The question is not only about one individual. The larger question is how such extreme ideas are entertained by New Yorkers as to enter mainstream political discussion. History has shown us what happens when politicians gain support by blaming minorities, creating enemies, and spreading resentment. Societies that followed those paths suffered enormous consequences, and we should not repeat those mistakes. Do you think that Mandami knows or has read about the Russian revolution, etc? Doubt it he still living in a mental cave.

Sometimes it appears that people forget the failures of systems that promised equality and prosperity but delivered oppression and disaster. Yet too many people are foolish enough and are willing to revisit those same ideas, believing that this time the outcome will somehow be different. Too often, when these movements fail, they search for someone to blame—and historically, Jews have been among the first targets.

New York has millions of Jewish residents who have contributed enormously to the city and the nation. They are doctors, lawyers, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, public servants, and community leaders. Many have helped build the very institutions that make New York one of the world's greatest cities.

It is deeply disturbing to see a community with such a profound contribution suddenly treated as a target for political hostility. Blaming Jews as a group, excusing terrorism, or promoting hatred is something entirely different. After the horrific massacre of more than a thousand Israelis on October 7, 2023, it is especially disturbing to see rhetoric that ignores the brutality of that attack and instead directs anger toward Israel and Jewish people around the world.

Public officials if he was he should be judged by their ability to serve all citizens, respect democratic values, and bring people together—not by their ability to create outrage or encourage division. That is precisely what is happening.

This tolerance promotes hatred and Mandami crosses the boundaries of acceptable public discourse. Instead of building bridges, his rhetoric attempts to destroy them. Citizens have the right to demand accountability through the democratic process.

Whether in New York, Minnesota, Michigan, or anywhere else in the country. We must be alert to those who use resentment and prejudice to gain power. The answer is to stand firmly against antisemitism and all forms of hatred, defend democratic values, and ensure that New York remains a city where every community can live safely and with dignity.

So fitting his motherland Uganda just unveiled a bronze memorial statue honoring Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu. The monument marks 50 years since the historic 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission.

Pablo Nankin, MD