AOC hosts breakfast for Zohran Mamdani amidst lack of Democratic endorsements
- On July 15, 2025, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted breakfast for NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
- Despite Mamdani's primary victory, key Democratic leaders have not endorsed him.
- Ocasio-Cortez and others encourage Democrats to support Mamdani as a strong chance for success in the general election.
On July 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez welcomed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a breakfast event aimed at engaging Democratic lawmakers. Despite Mamdani's recent success in the New York City mayoral primary, many prominent Democratic leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, had not yet endorsed him. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the importance of Democrats uniting behind their party's nominee and expressed confidence in Mamdani’s potential success in the upcoming general election. She highlighted that genuine interactions would allow leaders to see Mamdani's authentic character beyond media portrayals. Mamdani himself expressed eagerness to connect with other party leaders and highlighted the impact of grassroots organizing and his campaign message.