Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

Alan Dershowitz, a prominent Jewish lawyer and Harvard Law professor, ignited controversy by calling Jewish voters who supported New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani "idiots." Dershowitz made these remarks on former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's show, suggesting that these voters were embracing a candidate who acted contrary to their own identity.

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My people, the idiot Jews, in New York, who live on the Upper West Side, who live in Park Slope, who voted for Mamdani- remind me of the 7,000 Jews who voted for Hitler.

Dershowitz drew a parallel between these voters and the 7,000 Jews who he claimed voted for Hitler in 1932, believing he would benefit the economy. He expressed gratitude that "Italian-Americans, Irish-Americans, and other Americans" possess more sense than many Jewish Americans. Giuliani interjected, noting that many "strong Jews" disagreed with Dershowitz's stance.

The conversation also touched upon the endorsement of Brad Lander, an anti-Israel Jewish-American candidate, by Mamdani for New York's 10th congressional district. Dershowitz and Giuliani agreed that some individuals failed to learn from historical lessons, referencing the past support for Nazi figures.

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Mamdani should be the mayor of Tehran.

The discussion extended to other topics, including birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance limits. This exchange occurred shortly after the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, reaffirming a long-standing constitutional principle.

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There are a lot of very strong Jews on this issue.