Two top Jewish Democrats, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago, criticized Mr. Mamdani for not condemning those who use the slogan “globalize the intifada.”

Past administrations, including Obama's, have sought to denaturalize U.S. citizens, such as terrorists and Nazis. But advocates worry he could target political opponents.

Mamdani's plan is largely vague on details, such as whether the city itself will actually run the stores or hand off operations to a private or nonprofit partner.

Republicans are criticizing divergent statements made by Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for governor, regarding her support for Zohran Mamdani,

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces a tough choice on endorsing socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, with major implications for Democrats' House majority hopes

Democrat New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Mikie Sherrill once again sidestepped questions about whether she will go across the Hudson River to endorse socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral candidacy, despite previously expressing interest in him.