New York Post slammed for smearing Ms Rachel after Mamdani inauguration pick
New York Post slammed for smearing Ms Rachel after Mamdani inauguration pick
New York Post slammed for smearing Ms Rachel after Mamdani inauguration pick
Media backlash erupts as tabloid’s 'controversial' label sparks outrage, while supporters hail Mamdani's inauguration picks as a clear stand for Palestinian rights
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25 Dec 2025 18:45 GMT
Backlash is growing after the New York Post described prominent children's content creator Ms Rachel as a "controversial YouTube star" following her appointment to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee, a label critics say reflects a broader effort to stigmatise pro-Palestine speech.
Parents and activists online pushed back sharply, arguing that opposing the killing of children is a basic humanitarian stance, not a controversial opinion. At the same time, Mamdani has drawn support from progressives for assembling an inauguration slate that openly reflects the coalition that powered his election victory.