Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has requested that the Justice Department (DOJ) investigate Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, for allegedly misrepresenting information during his U.S. citizenship application.
The request has intensified scrutiny around Mamdani’s background following his unexpected win in the Democratic primary.
Mamdani recently defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a major political upset, positioning himself as a progressive force in a city long dominated by establishment Democrats.
His campaign has embraced far-left, socialist policies, including rent freezes, expanded public housing and police reform—gaining support from progressive activists and younger voters.
In a letter dated Thursday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ogles pointed to a June 21 article in the New York Post that highlighted Mamdani’s past expressions of support for individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to his naturalization.
The report also referenced rap lyrics by Mamdani that expressed solidarity with Palestine, statements Ogles described as having national security implications.
“The naturalization process depends on the good-faith disclosure of any affiliation with, or support for, groups that threaten U.S. national security,” Ogles wrote. “If Mr. Mamdani concealed relevant associations, that concealment may constitute a material misrepresentation sufficient to support denaturalization under federal