Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced significant backlash from the Jewish community after his Day 1 executive orders, which included dropping the IHRA definition of antisemitism and revoking security measures for synagogues. Mamdani defended his actions, arguing that the IHRA definition does not effectively protect Jewish New Yorkers, while critics, including Jewish and civil rights groups, expressed their concerns over the implications of these changes.