[Video below.] A disturbing video has emerged showing a former intern for Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani verbally harassing a Muslim NYPD officer during a pro-Palestinian rally.
The footage, taken at a demonstration on the City College campus, captures student activist Hadeeqa Arzoo Malik berating officers lined up near the protest. Malik, who once interned in Mamdani’s Assembly district office, can be heard shouting, “Let’s read the badges of the pigs,” as she begins calling out names that are common among Muslims.
Malik continues, directing her comments toward specific officers with names like Rahman, Muhammad, Ali, and Abdullah. “So to the Rahmans and the Muhammads, to the Alis and the Abdullahs,” she proclaims, eventually zeroing in on one officer in particular. “To the Rafids!” she yells, pointing out the visibly uncomfortable officer.
Her tirade crescendos as she accuses the officers of tarnishing their faith. “To the pigs who can call themselves by the name of Islam — put some respect on their names!” she screams. The clip concludes as another officer steps in to replace the one Malik had been addressing.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Malik interned for Mamdani during the summer of 2024, handling responsibilities in communications, outreach, policy, and constituent services. She was also active as president of the City College chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
Mamdani himself helped establish the SJP chapter at Bowdoin College, where he studied.
The video, initially shared on X in late February, was posted by an anonymous student account known as “Documenting Jew Hatred on Campus at Columbia U.” The account claimed that Malik has a “extensive profile” on Canary Mission, a database that tracks antisemitic activity online.
“NYers take note! You’ll be getting a lot more very empowered Maliks if Mamdani wins the election. Don’t let this happen,” read the caption from the post.
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{Matzav.com}