A.F. Branco Cartoon – New York Mayor Mamdani says, “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” Scary stuff.

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This Line From Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech Should Terrify Freedom Loving Americans (VIDEO)

By Mike LaChance – Jan 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani had a second swearing in ceremony in New York City today, in which he gave a speech that contained a shocking line.
The new mayor of New York City actually said these words out loud:
“We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”
Here is the line in full context, via Real Clear Politics:

NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI: I welcome the change. For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty. Many of these people have been betrayed but in our administration their needs will be met. Their hopes and dreams and interests will be reflected transparently in government… READ MORE

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