Rep. Randy Fine issued a statement targeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of responsibility for what Fine described as a rise in Muslim-related violence. In a post on social media, Fine wrote, “Absolutely DISGUSTING. Jihadi Mamdani is to blame for the rise in Muslim terror happening across New York City. DENATURALIZE AND DEPORT HIM NOW.” The remarks came amid renewed national attention on Mamdani’s recent public statements regarding immigration and religion.
Absolutely DISGUSTING.
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 13, 2026
Jihadi Mamdani is to blame for the rise in Muslim terror happening across New York City.
DENATURALIZE AND DEPORT HIM NOW. https://t.co/SldBDugKYW
The comments followed a violent incident in Manhattan. A 20-year-old Yeshiva University student was attacked by four masked individuals at the West 181st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue subway station in Washington Heights. Police responded to a 911 call just after 7 p.m., and the victim was punched and kicked during the assault. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin, a clinical assistant professor of Jewish values at Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, described the attack as “beyond frightening for a visibly Jewish community in NYC.” The student was taken to Columbia University Irving Medical Center in stable condition and has returned to campus. Authorities and university security confirmed that the attack is under investigation and is not believed to be motivated by bias.
Fine’s has further criticized other incidents to Mayor Mamdani, saying, “It’s clear that Mamdani has NO RESPECT for America or our Constitutional values. We need to denaturalize and deport HIM as soon as possible.” The representative’s comments come amid growing scrutiny of Mamdani’s remarks and policy actions related to immigration and religious engagement.
It’s clear that Mamdani has NO RESPECT for America or our Constitutional values.
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 6, 2026
We need to denaturalize and deport HIM as soon as possible.
Earlier this week, Mamdani spoke at New York City’s annual interfaith breakfast, emphasizing lessons from Islamic teachings in approaching immigration. He cited the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina as a model for welcoming strangers, urging Americans to “stand alongside the stranger” when considering immigration policy. At the same event, Mamdani signed an executive order reinforcing the city’s sanctuary policies. The order limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement without judicial warrants, bars federal officers from entering certain city facilities without authorization, and expands privacy protections for residents. City officials said the measures aim to protect immigrant communities and reduce fear surrounding federal immigration actions, including the distribution of multilingual materials outlining residents’ rights during interactions with immigration authorities.
NEW: NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani suggests America should take notes from the “Prophet” Muhammad when it comes to migration.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 6, 2026
“I consider my own faith, Islam, a religion built upon a narrative of migration.”
“The story of the Hijrah reminds us that Prophet Muhammad, was a stranger… pic.twitter.com/znH0dvOSE6
Criticism of Mamdani has intensified in recent days, fueled in part by resurfaced comments from his mother, made in a 2013 interview. Nair described her son as “not an American at all” and emphasized the family’s strong cultural roots, statements that opponents have cited as evidence of Mamdani’s supposed disregard for American values. Fine and other critics argue that invoking religious narratives in policy discussions, along with sanctuary city measures, raises questions about constitutional principles and national identity.
Mamdani, who became the youngest and first Muslim and South Asian mayor in New York City’s history, has faced heightened attention as his policies intersect with the city’s diverse communities. Supporters characterize his approach as reflective of the city’s immigrant history and commitment to inclusivity, while opponents, including Fine, continue to frame his identity and statements as problematic in the context of American governance and public safety.
