Unveiling the Ex-Soros Foundation Executive Aligning Obama's Circle with Mamdani's Campaign
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, has been making waves in the political landscape, with his progressive platform and successful fundraising efforts. However, the spotlight on Mamdani's campaign has also raised questions about potential connections to influential political figures and groups.
Mamdani's campaign has reportedly received support from far-left groups aligned with or endorsed by George Soros' Open Society Foundations (OSF). The Working Families Party, a democratic socialist-friendly group, has received over $23 million from the OSF. Patrick Gaspard, a former top executive for the OSF, has been informally advising Mamdani.
However, it is important to clarify that there is no publicly available information indicating that Obama-affiliated operatives, including Patrick Gaspard and David Axelrod, are involved in Mamdani's 2025 New York City mayoral campaign. Recent news reports and election summaries do not mention their participation or support in Mamdani’s campaign activities or leadership.
Patrick Gaspard, who served in several high-profile political positions, including advising former President Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign, serving as the Democratic National Committee's executive director, and being tapped as the Center for American Progress (CAP) president in 2021, has played a significant role in staffing and policymaking in the Biden administration. The CAP, led by Gaspard, has been instrumental in shaping the current political landscape.
The Mamdani campaign has been criticized for its association with groups like Jewish Voice for Peace Action, known for speaking out against Israel and supporting Palestinians living on land within Israel vacated by Arabs during the Israeli War of Independence. Jewish Voice for Peace Action has been active at college campuses in supporting anti-Israel protests. Influence Watch describes Jewish Voice for Peace Action as a left-wing, nominally Jewish group that opposes U.S. assistance to the state of Israel.
Protesters have gathered outside Mamdani's events, calling him a communist and telling him to "go back to where he came from." This controversy has added fuel to the speculation surrounding Mamdani's campaign and its connections to influential figures.
Despite the controversies, Mamdani's campaign has been resonating with voters. With reformers being elected and re-elected in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, there is a growing appetite for change. Obama himself reportedly called Mamdani after his Democratic primary victory in June, offering advice about the importance of governing and giving constituents optimism in dark times.
As the 2025 New York City mayoral race unfolds, the spotlight on Mamdani's campaign and its connections to influential political figures will undoubtedly remain a topic of interest. The Mamdani campaign and Patrick Gaspard were contacted for comment by our website Digital, but there has been no response as of the latest reporting through August 2025.
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