- Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologised for "harmful" social media posts made during her teenage years.
- Her public statement follows an investigation by a conservative news outlet that resurfaced material, including a post containing an anti-gay slur.
- Duwaji expressed "a lot of shame" for the language used, acknowledging the hurt caused, but did not specify which comments she was referring to or address more recent activity concerning Israel.
- The investigation also highlighted posts praising Palestinian militants, sharing content stating Tel Aviv "shouldn't exist," and liking an Instagram post appearing to celebrate Hamas's October 7 attack.
- Mayor Mamdani defended his wife's integrity, stating she was a "private person" and clarified that her illustration for a controversial essay was commissioned by a third party, without her knowledge of the author's views.
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