Credit: NYC Mayor's Office
(New York, New York) – Mayor Mamdani posted a video this Wednesday afternoon expressing support for Haitian migrants living in New York City, including those in the country illegally.
The video, shared on social media, featured captions written in Haitian Creole and stated that New York City “stands with” Haitians and supports their presence in the city. Mamdani framed the message as solidarity with immigrant communities amid heightened immigration enforcement concerns.
The post sparked immediate backlash online, with critics accusing the mayor of encouraging illegal immigration, while supporters praised the message as inclusive and compassionate.
