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Mamdani to give speech marking America 250 on Friday
Key takeaways
- The planned remarks come just three days after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld birthright citizenship, sparking criticism from conservative justices and lawmakers alike.
- Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has seen his political prominence rise after successfully backing three congressional candidates in House races last week, with two of them ousting incumbent lawmakers.
- The success of the Mamdani-backed candidates in New York and Melat Kiros unseating longtime incumbent Rep.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Sources say Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and later gained citizenship in the U.S., will speak hours before President Trump addresses the nation in South Dakota at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, according to CBS.
The planned remarks come just three days after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld birthright citizenship, sparking criticism from conservative justices and lawmakers alike.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has seen his political prominence rise after successfully backing three congressional candidates in House races last week, with two of them ousting incumbent lawmakers.
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