Once a political home for Jews, the Democratic Party now excuses, enables, and empowers antisemitism.
The outcome of the 2025 New York City Democratic mayoral primary is a defining moment for Jewish Americans and the country. The Democratic Party has officially elevated a candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who has built his political career on an explicit record of anti-Israel statements, refusal to condemn terrorism, and support for policies that endanger the Jewish community. His victory is a clear demonstration that antisemitic sentiment is no longer confined to the radical fringe of the Democratic Party. Instead, it has become an institutional belief.
But have Jews abandoned the Democrat Party?
