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Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan called New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani an “enemy” of Jews and accused him of normalizing antisemitism as he urged the Jewish community to confront the far-left pol directly.
“We should make no mistake, we face challenges at home. I don’t think we have to wait to know,” said the exec, who chairs UJA-Federation of New York’s board along with running one of the world’s biggest asset managers.Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan tore into New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at a packed UJA-Federation Wall Street dinner on Monday night.“We need to be the ones to call him out. We need to say it. And I know that UJA, as it relates to the Jewish community, is going to do that,” Rowan said of Mamdani, a Muslim and Democratic socialist who takes office Jan. 1.Waymo self-driving cars go full NYC cabbie, are making illegal U-turns, zigzagging through tunnels and rolling past stops: reportMamdani’s inflammatory statements about Israel and Zionism have drawn heavy criticism from high-profile Jewish leaders and major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee.He demanded University of Pennsylvania ditch President Liz Magill and Scott Bok, chair of the board of trustees, over the institution’s failure to condemn those attacks. The duo resigned months later.“Someone who uses antisemitism in their campaign and normalizes antisemitism, he is our enemy,” Rowan said of Mamdani on Monday night.At the Monday dinner, Rowan said the community must “show up” and maintain a “big tent,” but also be clear about identifying “enemies” when necessary. “Make no mistake, these could potentially be dark times,” he told the crowd, warning of threats from both the far left and far right. Rowan said the community must recognize personal risks taken by Jewish leaders and build alliances with outside groups who share their values.have signaled they would seek cooperation with the incoming mayor, many business leaders have voiced dread of Mamdani’s mayorality., a move seen as a bid to woo Jewish voters — but said Jewish New Yorkers were entering an uncertain period.His remarks contrasted with overtures from some Wall Street executives who signaled they would seek cooperation with Mamdani after his election.Asked for comment on Rowan’s remarks, UJA-Federation shared its previous statement on Mamdani: “UJA-Federation will hold all elected officials, including Mayor-elect Mamdani, fully accountable for ensuring that New York remains a place where Jewish life and support for Israel are protected and can thrive, and loudly call out rhetoric and actions that delegitimize Israel or excuse antisemitism.”1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold at Walmart, Target recalled over metal contamination fears Waymo self-driving cars go full NYC cabbie, are making illegal U-turns, zigzagging through tunnels and rolling past stops: report‘Frankenstein’ director Guillermo del Toro reveals how he related to book’s monster as a childAfghani in Texas nabbed for plotting to blow up Americans, how President Trump spends 12-hour work days Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan tore into New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at a packed UJA-Federation Wall Street dinner on Monday night.“Someone who uses antisemitism in their campaign and normalizes antisemitism, he is our enemy," Rowan said of Mamdani on Monday night.His remarks contrasted with overtures from some Wall Street executives who signaled they would seek cooperation with Mamdani after his election.
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