Mamdani Father Suggests Hitler Inspired by Abraham Lincoln in Shocking Historical Claim
Zohran Mamdani's father, a professor at an Ivy League university, has made claims that Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln during a 2022 panel discussion.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's father, an Ivy League professor, has sparked controversy by stating that Adolf Hitler was inspired by Abraham Lincoln during a 2022 panel discussion, challenging a widely-held narrative about the origins of Nazi ideology. The professor made this claim in one of his many books, highlighting a complex and unexpected connection between two historical figures. This statement could potentially impact Mamdani's campaign, as some have raised questions about his family ties to extremist views. The father's comments on Hitler's inspiration are seen as a departure from the conventional narrative that Hitler was heavily influenced by anti-Semitic ideologies.